Simmons & Simmons: does its training contract sponsor a UK visa?
Yes. Simmons & Simmons sponsors its training contract for eligible international graduates. Simmons & Simmons directly states, per prior research pass, that it provides visa sponsorship for training contracts but not for vacation schemes.
- Sponsors grads?
- Sponsors
- Pay vs threshold
- Clears the threshold
- Opportunity
- training contract
- Pay
- Not independently re-verified this session; carried from prior research pass
- 2027 cycle
- Vac scheme window 15 Oct to 15 Dec 2026 (confirmed by prior research pass, not re-checked this session)
- Confidence
- medium
What is covered: Training contract only
“we do provide visa sponsorship for training contracts, but not for vacation schemes.”
Sources
Verdict last checked 2026-08-11.
Common questions
Does Simmons & Simmons sponsor visas for its training contract?
Yes. Simmons & Simmons sponsors its training contract for eligible international graduates. Simmons & Simmons directly states, per prior research pass, that it provides visa sponsorship for training contracts but not for vacation schemes.
Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?
The pay for this scheme clears the Skilled Worker salary threshold.
What is the catch international students miss with Simmons & Simmons?
Simmons recruits trainees largely through its vacation scheme, which is unsponsored, so international students without existing right to work face a closed loop into the very TC that is sponsored.
How should I confirm Simmons & Simmons's sponsorship before applying?
Read the specific vacancy on Simmons & Simmons's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.
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Before you apply
Scan your CV against UK applicant tracking systems for free, then tailor it to the schemes that can actually sponsor you.
Sponsorship data: Home Office register + job ad wording. Not immigration advice, verify on gov.uk. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.