Jones Day Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 43 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Jones Day.
Jones Day
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
This was a long interview, 2.5 hours, but it was a good experience and I got to see the culture. The dress code was casual. They got back to me with an offer quickly. I only had a week to accept though, which is on the shorter side. I'm trying to figure out if the firm's reputation is as good as they say.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your reasons for pursuing a career in big law and specifically in this city?
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
Associate
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
I went through a few rounds of interviews with different people at the firm, including a Partner, a US-based Partner, the Hiring Partner, and the Managing Partner. It was all very well put together. The interviews focused on my strengths, my fit for the role, and my motivations. We also talked about work ethic and internal opportunities. Just a heads-up, there aren't many chances to work from home.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to work at JD?
- What's prompting your job search away from your current company?
- Can you describe your present role?
Jones Day Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Jones Day interview reports.
“Which philosopher do you think is the most overrated?”
Read reports →“Did you want that journal to begin with?”
Read reports →“Which of your first-year law classes did you enjoy the most?”
Read reports →“What area of law are you interested in practicing?”
Read reports →“What has your experience in law school been like?”
Read report →“Do you have any ties to the [insert city]?”
Read report →“What area of law interests you and what are your reasons?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for wanting to join Jones Day?”
Read report →“Could you share your motivations for attending law school?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 43 Jones Day interview reports.