Job Title: 2L Summer Associate (IP)
Job Responsibilities:
The 2026 Summer Associate position at the law firm involves participating in their Intellectual Property Summer Program. The role is designed to provide law students with meaningful exposure to substantive legal assignments in various areas of intellectual property law, including patent prosecution and litigation, trademark, copyright, and privacy. Summer associates will engage in robust mentoring, networking, and learning opportunities that are intended to lay a strong foundation for a successful legal career. Candidates will work closely with experienced attorneys and will have the opportunity to develop their legal skills in a sophisticated legal environment.
Education and Experience Information:
Applicants for the 2L Summer Associate position must be law students with technical backgrounds in fields such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or physics. An advanced degree in Chemistry or a . in any science/engineering field that qualifies students to take the Patent Bar Exam is also desirable. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in Intellectual Property law. Prior industry experience, patent prosecution experience, and possession of a patent registration number are considered advantageous. The law firm evaluates candidates based on previous work experience, academic excellence at both undergraduate and law school levels, participation in law review, significant writing and oral communication experience, involvement in moot court or mock trial, engagement in comparable extracurricular activities, professionalism, and contributions to the community. The firm typically seeks students with outstanding academic credentials and excellent writing skills.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the 2L Summer Associate position.
Additional Information:
The application process requires candidates to submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript, and a writing sample. Applicants should only submit one application for their preferred office and practice group interest, although additional office preferences can be included in the cover letter. The law firm will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact candidates if there is interest in proceeding with their application. Note that this position is subject to export control laws. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer, committed to attracting, nurturing, and retaining exceptional professionals.
