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Jones Day

Also Known As: Jones Day
Law Firms

VAULT RANKINGS 2013



GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: Washington, DC
37 offices
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THE BUZZ…

• "Black box"
• "Conservative"
• "Huge"
• "Jones Day, Nights, and Weekends"

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Vault's Scoop

Uppers

• "Big, exciting cases"
• "Teamwork mentality"
• "Reasonable work-life balance"

Downers

• "Compensation is completely black-box"
• "Few opportunities to go to court"
• "Increasingly bottom-line motivated management"

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ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

THE SCOOP

A heavy-hitter with a hand in most major areas of law and an internationally-recognized prowess in litigation, Jones Day uses its size and reach—offices in 17 countries spread over 4 continents—to maintain strong client relationships with global corporate giants. According to The Am Law 100, it's one of the largest firms in the United States by gross revenue.

Midwest Roots

Founded in 1893 by Judge Edwin Blandin and William Lowe Rice, Jones Day made its name by representing Midwestern manufacturers and transportation companies from its Cleveland base. 

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Jones Day REVIEWS


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Jones Day SALARIES


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Jones Day SURVEY SAYS


OUR SURVEY SAYS

Vault’s Verdict: A culture averse to lone guns and a firm-wide emphasis on teamwork has earned Jones Day loving loyalty from associates, although secrecy regarding compensation and partnership decisions yields more mixed reviews.

Associate Life

Satisfaction
• “For those willing to put in the work—which is something expected/required for any large law firm—the rewards of working at Jones Day are worth it.”
• “Let me put it this way, I do not think I'd be any happier practicing BigLaw anywhere else.”
• “I feel like I have a lot of people I can reach out to; but at the same time, I don't feel like someone is always watching over my shoulder.”
• “Senior associates and partners don't waste young associates' time with mindless busy work.”




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DISCUSSIONS


New Topic: Should I give up Big-4 job to go to law school......or wait?
I am interested focusing on commercial litigation once I begin a legal career. I have accepted a position at a Big-4 accounting firm and I am in …

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Getting Hired



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Tips from the inside

Vault’s Verdict: Though Ivy Leaguers have a clear leg up, a demonstrated ability to play nicely with others makes Jones Day candidates stand out. 


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