Law Firm
Washington, DC
Summer Associate in Washington, DC
Summer Associate
Max 2 yrs required
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:
- Second-year law student enrolled at an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Software, or a similar field.
- Strong academic performance in both undergraduate and law school coursework.
- Genuine interest in pursuing an IP Litigation career at the law firm.
- A license with the USPTO/Patent Bar is preferred.
- Demonstrated personal and professional achievements.
- Passion, curiosity, and approachability, with a willingness to learn and be coached.
Salary Information:
The document does not provide specific salary information.
Summary:
The law firm is seeking dynamic second-year law students (2Ls) interested in IP Litigation to join their 2026 Summer Associate Program. This immersive 8-week program provides law students with the opportunity to gain real-world legal experience and mentorship from experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment. The program is designed to give participants hands-on experience while helping them expand their skills and explore different areas of law. Summer associates will be treated as professionals and entrusted with meaningful work, contributing to complex legal matters alongside IP attorneys. The program includes participation in special seminars on topics such as soft skills, the business of law firms, and legal industry trends. Participants will work closely with attorneys on high-impact legal matters, engage in research, draft legal documents, participate in client meetings, hearings, and case strategy sessions, and attend firm events and networking opportunities. The program fosters relationships with fellow summer associates and attorneys through planned social activities. Applicants must be second-year law students enrolled at an American Bar Association-accredited law school, with an undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Software. Strong academic performance and a genuine interest in pursuing an IP Litigation career at the law firm are required. A license with the USPTO/Patent Bar is preferred, and the firm values demonstrated personal and professional achievements, passion, curiosity, and approachability. The law firm offers opportunities for students around the world pursuing legal careers, and their core values include integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurship, investment, celebration, perspective, accomplishment, and inclusiveness. The . Summer Associate Program is more than a summer job; it is a path to creating long-lasting relationships and building a strong foundation for a successful legal career. Projects are assigned on a weekly rotating schedule, and participants receive coaching and feedback. The summer curriculum includes special seminars to teach soft skills, the business of law firms, and trends in the legal profession. The program immerses participants in the firm's culture, providing a glimpse into what it is like to be a lawyer at the firm. Applications for the 2L Summer Associate positions for the 2026 Summer Program are now open.
Jul 08, 2025
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Jun 24, 2025
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