Summer Associate in Las Vegas, NV

Law Firm

Las Vegas, NV

Summer Associate in Las Vegas, NV

Summer Associate

No

Job Title: 2L IP Summer Associate - IP Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with attorneys on challenging, high-impact legal matters.
- Gain experience with a variety of patent prosecution assignments, including claim drafting and responding to Office actions.
- Engage in research, drafting memos, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Participate in client meetings, hearings, and case strategy sessions.
- Explore specific areas of legal interest with ample guidance and support.
- Attend firm events, seminars, and networking opportunities to build professional connections.
- Participate in planned social activities to foster relationships with fellow summer associates and attorneys.

Education and Experience Information:
- Must be a second-year law student enrolled at an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
- Undergraduate degree required in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Software, or a similar field.
- Strong academic performance in both undergraduate and law school coursework is essential.
- A license with the USPTO/Patent Bar is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:
- Genuine interest in pursuing an IP Litigation career at the law firm.
- Demonstrated personal and professional achievements.
- Exhibits passion, curiosity, and approachability, with a willingness to learn and be coached.

Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific salary information for the 2L IP Summer Associate position.

Program Overview:
The 2026 Summer Associate Program is an immersive 8-week initiative designed to offer law students real-world legal experience, mentored by experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment. The program aims to treat participants as professionals, entrusting them with meaningful work and enabling them to contribute to complex legal matters alongside IP attorneys. In addition to valuable legal experience, participants will engage in special seminars on topics such as soft skills, the business of law firms, and legal industry trends.

Firm Culture and Opportunities:
The law firm is committed to integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurship, investment, celebration, perspective, accomplishment, and inclusiveness. These core values reflect the attributes the firm strives to demonstrate each day and those it seeks in candidates. The . Summer Associate Program is more than a summer job; it offers a pathway to creating long-lasting relationships and building a strong foundation for a successful legal career. The program is designed with flexibility, allowing participants to experience a variety of legal areas, helping them discover the legal path that’s right for them. Projects are assigned weekly from lawyers of all levels, practice areas, and professional backgrounds, with coaching and feedback provided throughout the program.

Application Process:
Applications for the 2L Summer Associate position in the 2026 Summer Program are now open. The application deadline is September 1, 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join a growing law firm with individuals who are passionate about practicing law and invested in each other’s success.