JONES DAY
What does the Jones Day clerkship application process entail? Jones Day Sydney takes part in the NSW Law Society Summer Clerkship Scheme. There will be an Information Evening, held at our impressive Sydney offices. This is followed by two rounds of interviews and a lunch or dinner with two associates. What does a day in the life of a Jones Day clerk look like? As a Jones Day Summer Clerk, you will work closely with graduates, associates and partners, who are widely recognised as some of the leading lawyers in the country. Our size and structure means you will quickly become a key member of the team. You will engage in a wide variety of tasks including attending court, drafting transactional documentation, conducting research, writing advices and learning about the mechanics of closing a deal. Summer Clerks also have the benefit of training sessions and seminars that provide insight into the mechanics of legal practice, as well as the substantive legal work that we do at Jones Day. You will be assigned with mentors and supervising Partners to guide you through the clerkship and to assist with your career development. You will also be involved with our other Australian and international offices. Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers in 43 offices across five continents. Our unique structure and philosophy of “One Firm Worldwide” fosters interoffice and cross-practice teams, assembled to ensure that clients receive the best possible representation. What is a special feature of the Jones Day firm culture? Jones Day’s key differentiator is that we are One Firm Worldwide. This means shared values, shared methodologies and a shared commitment to superior client service. This commitment, along with the Firm’s distinctive structure, ensures that lawyers work together collaboratively across offices and jurisdictions to gain the best outcome for the client. Teamwork, respect for and from colleagues, and shared credit are essential and form the Firm’s core values. Every facet of the Firm is structured to promote an environment that’s client-focused and team-oriented. What skills do students need to demonstrate to be a clerk at Jones Day? Jones Day seeks employees who see and seize opportunities. We look for well-rounded, motivated individuals with the potential to develop into exceptional lawyers and leaders in the profession, and who will embrace the Firm’s principles and values. To this end, we look for a record of academic excellence, superior written and analytical abilities, strong interpersonal skills, and interest in our Firm. Our successful lawyers demonstrate a commitment to client service, a flexible and creative approach to legal practice, the ability to rise to a challenge, a spirit of teamwork and responsibility, and a willingness to grow and adapt in response to the demands of a dynamic professional marketplace.
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