Law Students and Entry-Level Lawyers (U.S.)
Law Students joining Jones Day have the opportunity to be part of a Firm that has repeatedly earned high rankings for client service by the BTI Consulting Group, which bases its rankings on survey results from Fortune 1000 corporate counsel. We are proud of our unwavering commitment to client service, and expect all of our lawyers to share our dedication.
Jones Day Summer Associate Program
1L applications for the 2026 U.S. Summer Associate Program will open in the fall of 2025. If you would like to receive notification when 1L applications open, click HERE.
2L applications for the 2026 U. S. Summer Associate Program are now closed.
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.
- 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.
