Jones Day is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Associate Program in the Miami office. We are seeking rising 2Ls with a record of academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, and strong written and analytical abilities. Applicants should also have a genuine interest in practicing law in Miami after graduation.
Position: 2L Summer Associate
Location: Miami, Florida
Practice Area: Summer Associate
Salary: $225,000 annually
Experience: Rising 2Ls
H1: Join Jones Day's 2026 Summer Associate Program in Miami
H2: Develop as an Exceptional Lawyer and Leader with Jones Day
- Accepting rising 2L applications
- Seeking well-rounded, motivated students
- Record of academic excellence and demonstrated leadership
- Strong written and analytical abilities
- Genuine interest in practicing law in Miami after graduation
- Full immersion in the Firm through mentorship, training, and real assignments
- Flexibility to select assignments from various practice groups, including pro bono work
- Organized social events and outings to get to know the Firm and lawyers better
- Opportunity to join Jones Day in a full-time position after successful summer program
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Training and Development:
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities for lawyers at all levels
- Informal training through daily interactions with peers
- Formal training programs on various topics, such as accounting for lawyers and legal writing
- Practice-specific training in areas like labor and employment developments and e-discovery
- Privileged Membership with the Practicing Law Institute for unlimited access to training programs
- Mentorship program pairing each associate with at least two mentors (one senior associate and one partner)
- Annual reviews with detailed feedback on performance and suggestions for improvement
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary packages within individual geographic markets
- Annual review process based on merit and individual contribution to the Firm
- Starting salary of $225,000 for all . offices
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance and retirement savings plan
- Additional $2,500 per week for summer associates who complete the full 10-week program during their 1L and 2L years
Law School FAQs:
- Applications accepted online via SelfApply page
- Interview process typically begins with a short interview on campus or in an office
- Opportunity to meet with a variety of lawyers during call back interviews
- Limit of three summer associate applications to different Jones Day offices
- Summer Associate Program lasts from 8-10 weeks
- Mentorship program for all summer associates
- Assignments based on individual preferences and opportunities to experience different practice areas
- Opportunity to do pro bono work
- Training programs, both formal and on-the-job
- Chance to learn about judicial clerkship opportunities
- Informal and formal feedback throughout the summer
- Offer to join the Firm as an associate in the New Lawyers Group
- Details on compensation and benefits can be found on the Compensation and Benefits page of the website.
