Discover the unexpected at Simmons & Simmons
You’ll help answer our clients’ biggest and most important questions, because that’s exactly what we’ll train you to do. Together, we’ll help businesses to innovate, cut complexity and build a more equal and sustainable world.
Our Singapore Office
Our Singapore office opened in May 2013, offering English law advice on international matters. Since then, we have rapidly grown to become one of the largest international law practices in Singapore. Working in integrated teams across our global network, we serve clients in the Financial Institutions, Asset Management & Investment Funds and various other key sectors across the South East Asia region and beyond.
Vacation Scheme
Start to get under the surface of what it’s like to be a trainee lawyer, with our paid vacation schemes. You’ll learn more about our firm, so you can work out how you fit into our world, and how we fit into yours. These schemes are the most popular route to a training contract with us – many vacation schemers return as trainees.
Summer Vacation Scheme 2026
In Singapore, we offer two summer vacation schemes in June and July every year. Working alongside a partner or associate, you will get work experience in legal research, drafting documents, minute taking and transaction management. It’s a clear insight into how the legal sphere works, and whether law in an international firm is right for you.
Our summer vacation scheme is open to law students in Singapore who can start the practice training period in 2028. On this four-week experience, you’ll find a deeper understanding of the world of law, and you’ll leave feeling part of our team. With a buddy trainee and a supervising partner or associate on hand, you’ll be a part of working life at the firm, attending social events, doing vital research and drafting work, and even meeting with clients. It’s a packed schedule but by the end, you’ll have a strong sense of whether we’re right for you – and you for us.
Applications will close on 31 January 2026
The scheme dates are:
Scheme intake 1:
1 June – 26 June, 2026
Scheme intake 2:
6 July – 31 July, 2026
Apply to Summer Vacation Scheme 2026Training Contracts
This is the start of your full-time career with Simmons & Simmons. Join us in Singapore to access a two-year programme, and an unexpected legal career. You will be sponsored to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Therefore, upon the completion of our 2-year training programme, you will be qualified in both Singapore and England & Wales. There’s a lot packed into your training contract, so we’ve created a full career journey to help you understand what’s involved and how it will benefit you.
Contact Us
Do you have a problem or a question we haven’t answered? Need to know more about special arrangements for your application? You can contact our team below
T: +65 6831 5600 / +65 6831 5688
E: graduate.recruitmentasia@simmons-simmons.com
Simmons & Simmons JWS
1 Wallich Street,
#19-02 Guoco Tower,
Singapore 078881