Job Title: 2026 2L Summer Associate (Intellectual Property)
Job Responsibilities:
The 2L Summer Associate will be part of the Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group at the law firm. The program offers a 10-week immersive experience where the associate will engage in substantive legal work, particularly focusing on Life Sciences Patent Litigation. The associate will collaborate with highly recognized attorneys, gaining exposure to the firm's patent practice and building essential career relationships. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in the enforcement, protection, and development of intellectual property rights and assets across various industries. The associate will be expected to contribute to legal research, drafting, and other tasks that support the IP practice group's objectives.
Education and Experience Information:
Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in fields such as biology, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, immunology, pharmacology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other related life science disciplines. A demonstrated interest in patent law and the life sciences is essential. Candidates should have strong academic achievements and exceptional writing skills, with law review experience being highly regarded. Valuable work experience and leadership qualities or personal initiative are also important criteria for consideration.
Application Information:
To apply, candidates must submit a completed online application, which includes a resume, cover letter, unofficial or official law school transcript, undergraduate transcript, and a writing sample. The application deadline is December 31, 2025.
About the Law Firm:
The law firm has over a century of experience and has developed an international reputation for vigorous client representation before governmental agencies, successful litigation and arbitration advocacy, and providing creative and practical business transaction advice. The Intellectual Property practice at the firm is committed to enforcing, protecting, and developing the intellectual property rights and assets of clients across a wide range of industries. The practice emphasizes responsiveness, efficiency, and budgeting to meet clients' top priorities. The firm operates a full-service practice with lawyers in multiple locations, including Beijing, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the 2L Summer Associate position.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
