Law Students and Entry-Level Lawyers (U.S.)
Jones Day U.S. offices welcome applications from 1Ls for a 1L/2L summer position in our 2026 and 2027 Summer Associate Programs or a 2L summer position in our 2027 Summer Associate Program.
- Immersion: Work side-by-side with Jones Day lawyers on real assignments.
- Mentorship & Training: Each summer associate is assigned an associate and partner mentor and can expect to receive extensive substantive training, including a two-day nationwide orientation program in Washington, DC.
- Assignment Flexibility: Gain exposure to a variety of assignments, focusing on the practice areas in which you express an interest, including pro bono.
- Community & Events: You will have the opportunity to get to know the Firm and its lawyers through a variety of organized social events.
- Interviews & Offers: Timing of interviews will vary by office. Offer decisions will be made after fall semester grades are available.
- Compensation: Summer Associate salary is annualized at $225,000 across all U.S. offices.
- Application Limit: Please apply to no more than three Jones Day offices.
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Application Materials:
- Cover Letter – stating your interest in the city to which you are applying, including why it is your city of interest.
- Resume
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Law School Transcript*
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Writing Sample*
*A link will be provided to update your writing sample and transcript after receipt of your fall semester grades.
- 1L/2L 2026 and 2027 Summer Associate Programs: Jones Day is accepting applications from 1L students who are interested in joining us for both their 1L and 2L summers (Jones Day’s 2026 and 2027 Summer Associate Programs). The joint 1L/2L positions are limited. We recommend you also apply for the 2L (2027) summer position at the same time.
- 2L 2027 Summer Associate Program: Jones Day is accepting applications from 1L students who are interested in joining us for their 2L summer in our 2027 Summer Associate Program.
- 2L Additional Weekly Loyalty Pay: For those who completed the full 10-week program in both their 1L and 2L summers, Jones Day offers an additional $2,500 per week during the 10-week 2L summer (totaling $25,000), in recognition of their commitment to the Firm and its values.
Jones Day Summer Associate Program
See chart below for available 2026 and 2027 U.S. Summer Associate opportunities.To apply for the 1L/2L 2026 and 2027 joint opportunity click here.
To apply for the 2L 2027 opportunity click here.
Summer Associate Program Opportunities by Office
2026 - 2027
| Office | 1L/2L Opportunities (2026 and 2027 Summer Associate Programs) |
2L Opportunities (2027 Summer Associate Program) |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1L/2L Summer Associate¹ | 2L Summer Associate |
| Boston | 1L/2L Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| Chicago | 1L/2L Summer Associate¹ | 2L Summer Associate |
| Cleveland | 1L/2L Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| Columbus | 1L/2L Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| Dallas | 1L/2L Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| Detroit | 1L/2L Summer Associate¹ | 2L Summer Associate |
| Houston | 1L/2L Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| Irvine | 1L/2L Summer Associate¹ | 2L Summer Associate |
| Los Angeles | 1L/2L Summer Associate¹ | 2L Summer Associate |
| Miami | 1L/2L Summer Associate¹ | 2L Summer Associate |
| Minneapolis | 1L/2L Summer Associate, 1L TCDIP/2L Summer Associate² | 2L Summer Associate |
| New York | 1L/2L Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| Pittsburgh | 1L/2L Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| San Diego | 1L/2L Summer Associate, 1L Qualcomm Scholar/2L Summer Associate³ | 2L Summer Associate |
| San Francisco | 1L/2L Summer Associate¹, 1L/2L IP Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| Silicon Valley | 1L/2L Summer Associate¹, 1L/2L IP Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| Washington | 1L/2L Summer Associate | 2L Summer Associate |
| ¹ PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the 1L/2L joint position, this office also has limited opportunities to be considered for participation in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 1L Scholars program. Details available in the office's 1L/2L Summer Associate posting. Select "Yes" within the application if you wish to be considered. | ||
| ² Minneapolis's 1L TCDIP/2L Summer Associate position has the opportunity to work with a client during their 1L summer. See details in the job posting. | ||
| ³ San Diego's 1L Qualcomm Scholar/2L Summer Associate will work onsite at Qualcomm for three weeks during their 1L summer. See details in the job posting. | ||
3L entry-level applications are now being accepted for our 2026 New Lawyers Group (Irvine and San Francisco offices only). We welcome direct applications via our Application Portal.
Why Join Jones Day?
- 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.
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