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Directory Year: 2023

Jones Day - Chicago, Illinois

http://www.jonesday.com

Recruitment & Hiring

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Began Work In Expected
2021 Prior Summer
Associates
2022 Prior Summer
Associates
2023
LAWYERS
Entry-level 13 12 14 13 17
Entry-level (non-traditional track)
Lateral Partners 1 0 0 0
Lateral Associates 6 0 6 0
All Other Laterals (non-traditional track)
Post-Clerkship 3 3 2 1 4
LL.M.s (U.S.)
LL.M.s (non-U.S.)
SUMMER
Post-3Ls 0 0 0
2Ls 16 2 20 1 25
1Ls 2 5 6


Comments on hiring grid
Number of 2022 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers 20
Number of offers made to summer 2L associates 20
Does the organization hire school-term clerks? No
Does the organization hire 1Ls? Yes
When should 1Ls apply? November 1
Are split summers allowed? No
Comments regarding Hiring

2022 Summer Program

Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from Joint degree candidates graduating in 2026 or later? No
Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from evening students graduating in 2026? No
Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from Judicial clerks? No
Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from students at non-US law schools? No

Hiring Outside Traditional Summer Programs

Does the organization hire 3Ls?
How many entry-level hires outside the summer program did you hire in [directory year - 1]?

2

Post-clerkship hiring information

Do you hire post-clerkship candidates? Yes
If yes, when should they apply? On or after February 1 of the final year of the clerkship
Do you hire US LL.M.s? No
Do you hire non-US LL.M.s? No
When should LL.M.s submit applications? N/A
Preferred application materials
General Hiring Criteria

We seek well-rounded, motivated students with the potential to develop into exceptional lawyers and leaders in the profession, and who will embrace Jones Day's principles, values and mission. To this end, we look for a record of academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, superior written and analytical abilities, strong interpersonal skills, and interest in our Firm.

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List Any Job Fairs / Consortia Attended (previous fall)

Bay Area Diversity Career Fair
Boston College / Boston University Job Fair (NY)
Boston Lawyers Group Diversity Job Fair
BYU Interview Program

Chicago Walkaround (MCGC)
Cook County Bar Assn. Minority Law Student Job Fair
Cornell / NY Job Fair

Emory in NY Interview Program

George Washington Regional Interview Program (NY)

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The Law School Consortium (TLC) - Chicago
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UConn in Boston

Vanderbilt in Chicago Job Fair
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Campus Interviews

Number of Schools Visited in 2022 44
Number of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2022 25

Recruiting Policy Information

Provide a link to your recruiting policy or additional recruiting information http://www.jonesday.com/careers
Brief description of recruiting policy or additional comments

Application Materials

Required application materials Resume
Cover letter
Transcript
Comments on application materials

Indicate your office preference in cover letter.

1L Summer Applications

1L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) November 1
1L Summer Application Deadline
1L Summer Applications - Comments

Applications accepted through our website at www.jonesday.com/careers.

To complete your application, forward law school transcript when available.  

2L Summer Applications

2L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) June 1
2L Summer Application Deadline
2L Summer Applications - Comments

Applications accepted through our website at www.jonesday.com/careers.

To complete your application, forward law school transcript when available.  

3L Summer Applications

3L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) N/A
3L summer application deadline N/A
3L Summer Applications - Comments

3Ls Applying for Entry-Level Positions

3L (entry-level) applications will be accepted starting (date) September 1
3L (entry-level) application deadline
3L comments

1L Offers

How much time do you provide 1L students to respond to an offer of summer employment? 14 days
Do you require 1L candidates for summer employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? No
If yes, how many days does a 1L student have to reaffirm their interest?

2L Offers

How much time do you provide 2L students to respond to an offer of summer employment? We abide by your school's policy. Absent a school policy, 14 days.
Do you require 2L candidates for summer employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? No
If yes, how many days does a 2L student have to reaffirm their interest?

3L Offers (Previously Employed)

How much time do you provide 3L students from your summer program to respond to an offer of entry-level employment? by October 1
Do you require 3L candidates for entry-level employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? No
If yes, how many days does a 3L (previously employed) student have to reaffirm their interest?

3L Offers (Not Previously Employed)

How much time do you provide 3L students to respond to an offer of entry-level employment? 14 days from date of offer letter
Do you require 3L candidates for entry-level employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? No
If yes, how many days does a 3L (not previously employed) student have to reaffirm their interest?