One Firm Worldwide
As a truly global law firm, Jones Day lawyers enjoy an exciting career, alongside more than 2,400 lawyers in over 40 offices. New lawyers have the opportunity to be involved in demanding and complex matters, advising multinational clients encountering globalized challenges.
Non-rotational Training Contract
Our distinctive training contract structure is integral to our culture and success and the benefits are felt at every level. In the absence of a rigid seat-system, trainees have the flexibility to mould their career from the earliest opportunity and enjoy a high level of responsibility. Our trainees are quickly integrated into various teams across the Firm and gain unparalleled exposure to different areas of law. Trainees are never held back by set ‘trainee’ tasks or have to drop an interesting case or deal to move on to another department.
Vacation Schemes
A two-week vacation scheme is the ideal opportunity to discover whether our distinctive way of training suits you. During a scheme you will work on real, client matters, join group exercises and interactive workshops.
START DATE DETAILS
You can apply for a Vacation Scheme in 2026/2027, which is also an application for a Training Contract commencing in September 2029. Jones Day does not offer a direct Training Contract application route and expects to recruit all trainees from its pool of Vacation Scheme candidates.
We recruit approximately 15 - 20 trainees per year, who are selected from the pool of Vacation Scheme candidates.
You can apply for one of our Schemes which take place on the dates below. You will be asked to select a first and second choice scheme. Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and interview places may fill before the final deadline.
WINTER (30 November - 11 December 2026)
- Applications open: 1 September 2026
- Application deadline: 16 October 2026
- Assessment Centre dates: 13 October, 3 November, 10 November 2026
SALARY DETAILS
- Vacation Scheme allowance: £750 per week
- Training Contract Year 1: £60,000
- Training Contract Year 2: £68,000
- Newly Qualified (NQ): £170,000
HOW TO APPLY
We strongly recommend attending one of our events to find out more before submitting any application. We also recommend applying early as we recruit on a rolling basis.
Apply online from 1 September
The stages of our recruitment process are outlined below:
- Application screened by the graduate recruitment team
- Online interview with two senior lawyers
- In-person Assessment Centre at our London office
- Vacation Scheme (throughout which candidates will be assessed for Training Contract positions).
All schemes open to final year students, graduates and postgraduates of any degree discipline and penultimate year students of a qualifying law degree.
