I applied online. I interviewed at Jones Day (London, England) in Nov 2023
Interview
first an online interview on teams. 10 minutes before interview you have the chance to speak to trainee to ask any Q's.
2 interviews - kind of a good cop bad cop routine as one asked a lot of the tougher questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. why law
2. why commercial law - they really probe this answer and have severak follow ups based on this so be prepared
3. what teams/department in a law firm are involved in M&A deal
4. why JD - again have a really comprehensive answer because they will challenge this. know how JD compares to other firms and weave it into your answer
5. if money wasnt an object, what other career would i pursue
I applied online. I interviewed at Jones Day (London, England) in Jan 2026
Interview
Very short and smooth but intense, the group debate exercise was unclear on how it was being assessed as it relied on not only your debate team but also the opposition being competent enough to have a structured debate
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Contained a group debate exercise and a partner interview
- group meet and greet
- individual case study exercise & verbal presentation
- interview with partner you presented to
- lunch break to chat with other candidates and employees
- group debate
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Group debate topic on 'should the UK scrap its nuclear deterrent'
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Jones Day (London, England) in Jan 2025
Interview
Starts with a 15-minute meeting with a trainee, providing the opportunity to ask questions and gain more insight before the real interview
Then goes into an interview with 2 lawyers, partner and associate, who will then ask questions for around 45 minutes, then at the end you have an opportuntiy to ask questions
Why Jones Day
Why Law
What about the rotational training structure interests you
What are the benefits of having a 'One Firm Worldwide' policy?
Questions surrounding my CV
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Jones Day
Why Law
What about the rotational training structure interests you
What are the benefits of having a 'One Firm Worldwide' policy?
Questions surrounding my CV