I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Simmons & Simmons in Nov 2020
Interview
After the written application, I was sent a numerical and verbal reasoning test. Upon completing that, I then did a video interview which was online, and through a software.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Why the firm?
2. Why commercial law?
3. Describe a time you showed communication skills.
Five pre-recorded questions with thirty seconds to prepare and two minutes to answer. Unable to re-record answers. Allows you to do a practice answer as many times as you want at the start
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to become a commercial solicitor/why are you applying to Simmons & Simmons
I applied online. I interviewed at Simmons & Simmons (Londres, Inglaterra) in Dec 2020
Interview
The video interview process was very smooth and efficient. They gave you clear instructions and gave you practice questions where you could have unlimited attempts.
There was also a written exercise where I had to sum up the key points of an article.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1.) Tell us about you, what you are studying and your hobbies
2.) What do you think will be the best and worst thing about being a commercial lawyer
3.) Why Simmons and Simmons
4.) What changes are there in the legal industry
5.) Situational