I applied online. I interviewed at Jones Day (London, England)
Interview
Video interview following application which consisted of a short chat with a trainee, followed by a 45 minute casual interview with a senior associate. Conversational interview focussed on motivation and competency.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why JD, why Law, elevator pitch, questions on CV, competitors
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Jones Day (London, England) in Nov 2023
Interview
The interview was very short and did not include any competency questions. The case study was very focused on one practice area and quite niche issues within it. The debate structure was good as it did not require prior debating experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does this certain clause mean in this agreement and what are the pros and cons of it for both parties
The interview process consisted of a video interview with two senior lawyers, which preceded the vacation scheme and followed the application. The interview was conducted online via Webex. The interviewers' identity was not known beforehand.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why have you chosen to practice in this jurisdiction?