Summer Associate in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Summer Associate in New York City, NY

Summer Associate

No

Job Title: 2026 2L Intellectual Property Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The 2L Intellectual Property Summer Associate will engage in a variety of tasks aimed at providing a comprehensive experience in the field of IP Litigation. Responsibilities include:
- Participating in several projects across different practice areas within the law firm.
- Observing and assisting in legal proceedings such as trials, hearings, depositions, and negotiations.
- Attending and contributing to client meetings and closings.
- Engaging in substantive and challenging work assignments, including Pro Bono matters.
- Receiving mentoring from partners and associates, and participating in interactive training workshops, including M&A and deposition skills.
- Networking at various social events to build professional relationships.
- Developing writing skills through training and receiving guidance and detailed feedback on work products.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be rising second-year law students who will graduate between December 2026 and June 2027. The following educational qualifications are preferred:
- Law students with outstanding academic credentials.
- Superior writing skills.
- Membership in Law Review, Journal, or Moot Court.
- Specific educational backgrounds depending on the office location:
- New York: Undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in life or physical sciences (., chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, or similar).
- Chicago, Palo Alto & Washington .: Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.

Salary Information:
The salary wage for the 2L Intellectual Property Summer Associate position is $4,327 per week.

Additional Information:
The law firm is committed to providing a realistic view of practicing law and aims to equip associates with the tools to take ownership of their careers. The firm encourages professional development through coaching conversations and development programs tailored to individual career paths, whether leading to partnership, in-house positions with clients, or roles in government or other organizations. The firm values diversity and seeks candidates who are innovative, possess strong communication skills, demonstrate achievement drive, interpersonal savvy, and client service excellence, and are capable of being collaborative team members.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable local laws, the firm will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.