Law Students and Entry-Level Lawyers (U.S.)
Overview
Jones Day is One Firm Worldwide® because that's the best way to meet a client's needs, and the best way to develop and retain exceptional legal talent.
Jones Day seeks to provide institutional solutions to our clients' institutional needs. All clients are clients of the Firm. All clients can call upon any and all of the resources of the Firm in seeking to meet their challenges—including across jurisdictions and disciplines.
New lawyers and staff at Jones Day find out very quickly that our commitment to teamwork is real. Our teams work across offices, practices, and continents, and are devoted to serving their clients, improving the legal profession, and promoting the rule of law.
This video highlights the experiences and takeaways from Jones Day’s National Summer Associate Event (Summer Academy). Summer associates and firm leaders reflect on the core philosophy of “One Firm Worldwide,” emphasizing the firm’s unique culture of collaboration, mutual support, and client service. Key themes include building lasting professional bonds from day one, gaining impactful insights from leadership sessions, and appreciating the shared values and camaraderie that distinguish Jones Day.
Why Jones Day
Meaningful Work
Work side-by-side with Jones Day lawyers on substantive client matters and real client assignments.
Mentorship and Training
Each Summer Associate is paired with both an associate mentor and a partner mentor and participates in extensive training, including a two-day nationwide orientation program in Washington, D.C.
Flexible Assignments
Gain exposure to multiple practice areas based on your interests, including opportunities to work on pro bono matters.
Community and Connection
Build relationships across the Firm through networking, professional development, and social events throughout the summer.
Compensation
| Office | Summer Associate (Annualized) | Entry-Level Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Irvine, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington | $240,000 | $240,000 |
| Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Minneapolis | $235,000 | $235,000 |
Additional 2L Summer Associate Compensation
$2,500 per week • $25,000 total for a 10-week summer program
Application Requirements
Please apply to no more than three Jones Day offices.
Required Materials
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the office location
- Resume
- Undergraduate transcript
- Law school transcript, when available
- Writing sample, when available
Current Opportunities
Summer Associate Opportunities
Jones Day is accepting applications from first-year law students (Class of 2029) for consideration for the 2028 2L Summer Associate Program. In select offices, a limited number of students may also be considered for a Joint 2027 1L & 2028 2L Summer Associate opportunity. Applicants should indicate their interest in Joint Summer Association Positions within the application.
Apply via our Application Portal.
2027 1L Qualcomm Scholar and 2028 2L Summer Associate - San Diego
Jones Day’s San Diego Office has a unique opportunity for a 1L student (class of 2029) to be part of a collaborative ten-week program with our client, Qualcomm. The 1L Qualcomm Scholar will join Jones Day’s 2027 Summer Associate program and will also spend part of the summer with Qualcomm’s in-house legal department in San Diego. Successful applicants will be expected to join Jones Day for both the 2027 1L and 2028 2L Summer Associate Programs.
Apply via our Application Portal.
2027 1L Advantage Solutions Scholar and 2028 2L Summer Associate - Irvine
Jones Day’s Irvine office has a unique opportunity for a 1L student (class of 2029) to be part of a collaborative ten-week program with our client, Advantage Solutions. The 1L Advantage Solutions Scholar will join Jones Day’s 2027 Summer Associate program and will also spend part of the summer with Advantage Solutions’s in-house legal department in Irvine. Successful applicants will be expected to join Jones Day for both the 2027 1L and 2028 2L Summer Associate Programs.
Apply via our Application Portal.
2L 2027 Summer Associate Program
2L (Class of 2028) Summer Associate applications are open for our 2027 Summer Associate Program, New York and San Francisco only.
Apply via our Application Portal.
3L Entry-Level 2027 New Lawyers Group
3L entry-level applications are open for our 2027 New Lawyers Group, Atlanta and New York only.
Apply via our Application Portal.
- Limitless opportunities to experience different areas of law, and lawyering styles before committing to a practice.
- Integrity, collaboration, and respect where teamwork is essential, the norm, and shared for a job well done.
- Inclusive and connected to support our clients, our culture, and our purpose in a diverse world.
- Developing leaders for the retention, development, and progression of our next generation.
- Committed and involved in worldwide pro bono work is an essential part of our responsibility to the profession and to law.
