Law Students and Entry-Level Lawyers (U.S.)
Jones Day · U.S. offices (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Irvine, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Minneapolis)
- Paid
- Internship / Full-time
About the role
Law Students and Entry-Level Lawyers (U.S.)
Jones Day U.S. offices welcome rising 2Ls to apply for 2L summer positions in the 2027 Summer Associate Program.
- Immersion: Work side-by-side with Jones Day lawyers on real assignments.
- Mentorship & Training: Each summer associate is assigned an associate and partner mentor and can expect to receive extensive substantive training, including a two-day nationwide orientation program in Washington, DC.
- Assignment Flexibility: Gain exposure to a variety of assignments, focusing on the practice areas in which you express an interest, including pro bono.
- Community & Events: You will have the opportunity to get to know the Firm and its lawyers through a variety of organized social events.
- Interviews & Offers: Timing of interviews will vary by office. Offer decisions will be made after spring grades are available.
Compensation:
- Summer Associates: Summer Associate compensation is annualized at $240,000 for the following U.S. offices: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Irvine, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington. Summer Associate compensation is annualized at $235,000 for the following U.S. offices: Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Minneapolis. Compensation for 2Ls in our 2027 Summer Associate Program will include an additional $2,500 per week (totaling $25,000 after 10 weeks).
- Entry-Level Lawyers: $240,000 annual salary for the following U.S. offices: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Irvine, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington. $235,000 annual salary for the following U.S. offices: Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Minneapolis.
Application Limit: Please apply to no more than three Jones Day offices.
Application Materials:
- Cover Letter – stating your interest in the city to which you are applying, including why it is your city of interest.
- Resume
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Law School Transcript
- Writing Sample
2L 2027 Summer Associate Program:
Jones Day offices below are accepting applications from rising 2Ls (class of 2028) for the 2027 Summer Associate Program.
- Atlanta
- Dallas
- Minneapolis
- New York
- San Francisco
- Silicon Valley
Why Join Jones Day?
- 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.