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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 183552" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hi [USER=29785]@unknownnn7372[/USER]Well done on getting to the AC! The Jones Day AC has changed a bit since I went through it in 2022, but you may be asked questions about areas of law or business that you’ve expressed interest in at the application stage. For example, I was asked several questions about the National Security and Investment Act, which made sense since I had mentioned my interest in the defence sector in my application. Keeping on top of current developments in areas you're passionate about will help demonstrate genuine interest and thought.Also, as with any other AC, it’s critical to reflect on why you want to join Jones Day specifically. Besides the non-rotational training system, think about the firm’s global structure (the “one firm worldwide” approach), the practice areas it’s strong in, and its top-tier reputation for client service—Jones Day consistently ranks highly in surveys on client satisfaction. Being able to articulate why these aspects matter to you will help you stand out.In terms of commercial awareness, reading the FT and keeping up with market trends is a great starting point. When applying to firms, I also found it helpful to practice analysing news stories myself. One thing that worked for me was actively analysing why specific events and trends were relevant to law firms and their clients. Every month or so, I would try to do the following:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Choose one business story – This can be about anything you find interesting in the last day or two. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ask yourself key questions:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How might this impact a firm’s clients?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What practice areas could be affected? (e.g., corporate, litigation, regulatory)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Could it lead to new opportunities or risks for the business or industry involved?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How would you advise a client on this issue?</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Take notes in bullet points – I’d jot down why it mattered from both a business and legal perspective, thinking about how the story could drive client needs or affect firm strategy. This was also an opportunity for me to practice Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Apply your insights – This approach really helped later on during ACs and written exercises. I was able to refer back to these stories and show a deeper understanding of commercial issues when asked about recent developments.</li> </ul>It's also worth looking beyond the FT. For instance, I also found firm websites and industry reports (particularly from groups such as Deloitte or McKinsey) really useful in learning about recent financial and commercial trends that would inevitably impact law firms. Hope that helps, and best of luck with your AC  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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