Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Simpson Grierson as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Solicitor and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Solicitor and roles were rated as the easiest.
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I interviewed at Simpson Grierson (Christchurch, Canterbury)
Interview
Quick and straightforward interview. They did ask some intense questions about my CV and perspectives on certain aspects of the firm. They had a follow up social evening which was a great opportunity to meet the people there and follow up on the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Various behavioural questions and future goals etc. E.g. what areas am I interested in.
I applied online. I interviewed at Simpson Grierson (Auckland, Auckland) in Apr 2025
Interview
Good, they asked a lot of questions, quite short//they wanted to get to lunch, so wood recommend highlighting interesting things and providing a bit of chat with your answers. Questions such as ‘why Simpson Greierson’, why commercial law, what is your team mate type and things like that. Buddy process and endless pre-interviews where exhausting
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why Simpson Greierson’, why commercial law, what is your team mate type
I interviewed at Simpson Grierson (Auckland, Auckland)
Interview
Two interviews with partners / special counsel / HR, informal, relaxed format. They try to put you at ease rather than grilling you, which makes the interview feel comfortable and conversational