Category Archives: Careers

Jones Day Talks Careers is a series of podcasts aimed at helping new lawyers through the process finding the right law firm to begin your careers. Our podcasts will feature speakers who have been through the same things you have. Check back often for new episodes.

First Gen lawyer

JONES DAY TALKS®: Perspectives and Pathways: Life as a First-Generation Lawyer



Each lawyer who is the first in their family to attend law school (and, in many cases, college) forges a unique path to a legal career. In this podcast, the Firm’s Rasha Gerges Shields, Abe Hester, and Stephen Scott share stories from their journeys as “first-generation” lawyers.

Read the full transcript here.


JONES DAY TALKS®:Perspectives and Pathways: Acing the Callback Interview



Interviews can be stressful, especially for a new lawyer or law student hoping to start a career with a firm where they believe they can learn and excel. But there are steps to take to make sure the interview goes well. In this edition of Perspectives and Pathways, Partner Miguel Eaton talks with Jones Day associates Estefani Rodriguez and Alexander Gonzalez about preparing for, and succeeding in, callback interviews.


JONES DAY TALKS®: Perspectives and Pathways: Choosing a Firm That’s Right for You



Jones Day partner Miguel Eaton and associates Jenny Plagman and Stephen Scott discuss what candidates should think about when selecting firms for on-campus interviews, interview preparation, and what they need to ultimately consider in choosing a law firm.


Success Stories: Jones Day's Women's Initiatives

JONES DAY TALKS®: Success Stories — Jones Day’s Women’s Initiatives



This special edition of Jones Day Talks celebrates the Firm’s initiatives that showcase the accomplishments of our women partners and associates, and that provide professional development opportunities to the next generation of lawyers both inside and outside the Firm.

Read the full transcript at the Jones Day website.