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Jones Day
Vacation Scheme
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Technical
The interview was super chill and conversational. They asked basic motivation questions and talked about my work experience and extracurriculars listed on my CV. They also presented a hypothetical deal and asked which departments would be involved.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about a recent commercial news article you've read?
- Discuss your work experience and extracurricular activities as mentioned on your CV.
- Considering a given deal scenario, identify the involved departments.
Jones Day
Summer Associate
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
Right from the start, the place felt really welcoming and professional. Everyone was nice and paid attention to me, which helped me relax. A big thing they talked about was how they work together, showing that they really care about teamwork and helping each other out, which is important to me. They also told me about some really interesting cases they're working on, which got me even more excited about the type of law they do.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
Jones Day
Practice Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
My interview with Jones Day really surprised me because they seemed really focused on hiring charismatic people for the team. It was unexpected coming from such a big firm with over 2700 employees. I felt I was way more qualified than needed for the position but didn't get it. This was pretty early in my job search, so I think my lack of confidence during the interview might have been the issue. The interviewer didn't smile at all, which made me more nervous.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Beyond your resume and job history, tell me about yourself from a personal perspective, focusing on what you enjoy doing in your free time.
Jones Day
Vac Scheme
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an informal online chat with a partner and a senior associate. It was really friendly. Before that, I spoke with a first-year trainee for about 15 minutes. The interview questions were specifically chosen based on my background, like my international experience and uni connections.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Why did you choose to study law instead of [x industry]?
- What interests you about JD?
- Could you describe the typical stages of an M&A process and identify which JD teams would be involved?
Jones Day Interview Questions
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“Can you define [a legal term of art used in that subject-matter]?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what IP stands for and if you know what a patent is?”
Read reports →“As a member of the government, would you consider increasing taxes on online retailers?”
Read reports →“Could you outline the areas of law pertinent to the sale of a telephone company?”
Read reports →“Considering Brexit, how do you foresee its impact on specific practice areas like restructuring?”
Read report →“What distinguishes Jones Day from other US law firms in your view?”
Read report →“Can you share a recent commercial news story and identify the legal teams that would likely be involved?”
Read report →“Could you identify the various teams or departments within a law firm that participate in M&A transactions?”
Read report →“Could you explain the meaning of this particular clause in the agreement, and outline its advantages and disadvantages for each party involved?”
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