Jones Day General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Jones Day.
Jones Day
Summer Vacation Scheme
Intern Difficult Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The online interview for the summer vac scheme 2026 happened on Microsoft Teams. It started with an online test, then references, and after that the interview. They asked a lot of questions about commercial awareness and current events.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss a commercial event you find interesting and explain its connection to our firm?
Jones Day
Summer Vacation Scheme
Intern Difficult Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Group Presentation Technical screen Onsite Group
Interview formats
Group Case Presentation Behavioral
We started with a group meet and greet, then moved on to an individual case study exercise followed by a verbal presentation. After that, I had an interview with the partner I presented to. There was also a lunch break where I could chat with other candidates and employees, and we finished with a group debate.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Should the UK get rid of its nuclear deterrent?
Jones Day
Summer Vacation Scheme
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
After submitting an online application, I was invited to participate in the next stage. This involved a 45-minute video call conducted via Zoom. The first 15 minutes were spent speaking with a current trainee, and the subsequent 30 minutes were with two partners. The conversation was more free-flowing and less like rapid-fire questions. The discussion with the trainee was mainly a chance for me to ask about their experiences at the firm.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe the typical tasks a trainee lawyer would handle?
- Could you share an example of a time when you performed effectively as part of a team?
Jones Day General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Jones Day interview reports.
“Should the UK get rid of its nuclear deterrent?”
Read reports →“What recent news story has caught your attention and why?”
Read reports →“Can you share a recent commercial news story and identify the legal teams that would likely be involved?”
Read reports →“Could you identify the various teams or departments within a law firm that participate in M&A transactions?”
Read reports →“Could you provide a case study on the applicability of law in international law and international competence?”
Read report →“If financial considerations were not a factor, what alternative career path might you consider?”
Read report →“Could you explain the advantages of the 'One Firm Worldwide' policy?”
Read report →“Can you describe the typical tasks a trainee lawyer would handle?”
Read report →“What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 24 Jones Day interview reports.