Don't lateral to this firm unless you are already well connected with a a partner in the group - Associate Jones Day Employee Review

3.0
Oct 15, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Attractive pay to lure you in. Great firm name to have on your resume, leverage this to lateral to other firms or in house positions. Offices all of the world, so you can request to work somewhere else while taking a vacation.

Cons

Hard for laterals to navigate culture and find work in free market system. Initial pay in very attractive, but bonuses are baked into your salary increases and lack of transparency as opposed to peers in the market. Without close relationships to certain partners, you can just be sitting around waiting for work.

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5.0
May 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great training, opportunities and challenging legal work. It's never boring.

Cons

It is a very competitive environment.

4.0
May 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Very different model than other firms in terms of compensation that can help avoid some of the competitive nature that may be present elsewhere.

Cons

Transparency in terms of evaluations could be improved.

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