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Official page published by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, retrieved 16 September 2026 and coded into 6 governed signals.
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Simpson Thacher's current official UK early careers FAQs state applications are welcomed from all disciplines.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceNo. We welcome applications from people who have studied all disciplines.
London · Private Equity Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-331 (ukearlycareers.stblaw.com) · source record
Simpson Thacher's current official UK early careers FAQs state that the firm asks all candidates to achieve a 2.1 in their undergraduate degree.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe ask all candidates to achieve a 2.1 in their undergraduate degrees and a minimum of AAB at A-Level (or equivalent).
London · Private Equity Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-331 (ukearlycareers.stblaw.com) · source record
Simpson Thacher's current official UK early careers FAQs state unsuccessful applicants may reapply in the next cycle.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYes, we welcome you to apply again but you will need to wait for the next application cycle.
London · Private Equity Training Contract · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-331 (ukearlycareers.stblaw.com) · source record
Simpson Thacher's current official UK early careers FAQs state that the only requirement is that candidates are in London for the vacation scheme and have the right to work.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYes, absolutely. The only requirement is that you will need to be in London for the vacation scheme and have the right to work.
London · Vacation Scheme · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-331 (ukearlycareers.stblaw.com) · source record
Simpson Thacher's current official UK early careers FAQs state that applications are reviewed after the deadline.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceNo, we review applications after the deadline.
London · Private Equity Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-331 (ukearlycareers.stblaw.com) · source record
Simpson Thacher's current official UK early careers FAQs state universities are not part of entry requirements.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYes. Universities will not feature as part of our entry requirements.
London · Private Equity Training Contract / Vacation Scheme · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-331 (ukearlycareers.stblaw.com) · source record
Cite this object
Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), source record SRC-331, retrieved 16 September 2026, https://www.accessecs.com/who-gets-in/sources/SRC-331/
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