Scholarships

Simpson Grierson understands the importance of having the best possible start to your career. That is why each year we reward hardworking law students with national scholarships.

The Scholarships award includes:

• $3,000 towards your penultimate year of study;
• guarantee of a summer clerk position in either our Auckland or Wellington office;
• $1,000 cash clothing allowance for your summer clerkship;
• access to our law library;
• a mentor to provide you with advice and guidance on your studies and career;
• details of the scholarship formally noted on your academic transcript.

2013 Scholarship Applications

We will be accepting applications for the 2013 scholarships from Sunday, 1 July 2012. Applications close on Saturday, 1 September 2012.

Students who will complete their degree/s in 2014 are eligible to apply.

In the meantime if you have any questions please contact either Bridget McIlraith, Human Resources Manager, Wellington by telephone: 04 924 3439 or email: , or Madeline Bower, Human Resources Manager, Auckland by telephone: 09 977 5129 or email: .

Click here to view our grads website for more details.

"I was awarded a scholarship at the end of my second year at law school. Simpson Grierson looked after me well so applying to another firm didn’t even cross my mind."
Tamina Cunningham 

"I received the Simpson Grierson scholarship at the end of my third year of University in 2005, and have never looked back. My first year and a half as a full time Simpson Grierson employee has only confirmed the impression I gained of the firm and its people on my very first day as a summer clerk - this is a firm that celebrates success, encourages innovation in legal solutions and client service, offers endless opportunities for learning and professional development, and which, most importantly, recognises and supports the importance of work-life balance. I cannot imagine a better place to have begun my legal career."
James Harper

"Being awarded a Simpson Grierson scholarship in my third year at law school set me up for a great start to my legal career. Having a Simpson Grierson buddy to chat to was great, and being able to use the firm's library and research services was really helpful too. Before I even started work as a summer clerk I knew there was no place I'd rather work than SG because they had been so supportive throughout my scholarship year. Another plus of an SG scholarship is having your summer clerk position confirmed well before the graduate recruitment process begins, so while your friends are all worrying about interviews and offers, you can focus on other things."
Emma-Jayne Turner