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 Associate salary is annualized at $225,000 across all U.S. offices. Compensation for 2Ls in our 2027 Summer Associate Program will also include an additional $2,500 per week during the 10-week summer program (totaling an additional $25,000 after ten weeks).
• 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

You will receive a link to upload your complete first-year transcript and any additional application materials.

2L 2027 Summer Associate Program: Jones Day offices below are accepting applications from rising 2Ls (class of 2028) for the 2027 Summer Associate Program.

• Dallas
• Los Angeles
• Minneapolis
• New York
• San Francisco
• Silicon Valley

To apply for the 2L 2027 opportunity

• 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.