Job Title: 2026 Summer Program – 2L Summer Associate (IP)
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a summer program that offers exposure to substantive legal assignments.
- Engage in robust mentoring, networking, and learning opportunities as part of the program.
- Demonstrate a commitment to pursuing an Intellectual Property practice.
- Complete meaningful legal assignments in a sophisticated legal environment.
- Contribute to the community and participate in extracurricular activities that reflect professionalism and excellence.
Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates 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 is desirable, particularly if it qualifies the student to take the Patent Bar Exam.
- Prior industry experience, patent prosecution experience, and a patent registration number are advantageous.
- The law firm considers previous work experience, demonstrated academic excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and law school, law review participation, significant writing and oral communication experience, moot court or mock trial experience, and comparable extracurricular activities.
Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific salary information for the position.
Legal Terminology and Important Requirements:
- This position is subject to export control laws.
- Candidates are required to submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript, and a writing sample.
- Only one application should be submitted for the preferred office and practice group interest, with additional offices of interest included in the cover letter. Subsequent applications will not be considered.
- The law firm is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.
Additional Information:
- The law firm is committed to attracting, nurturing, and retaining exceptional professionals.
- The summer program is designed to provide a strong foundation for a successful legal career.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be contacted if there is interest in moving forward with their candidacy.
