Job Title: 2L IP Summer Associate - Patent Prosecution
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:
- Must be a second-year law student enrolled at an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
- Should hold an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Software, or a similar field.
- Strong academic performance in both undergraduate and law school coursework is required.
- A genuine interest in pursuing a Patent Prosecution career at the law firm is necessary.
- A license with the USPTO/Patent Bar is preferred.
- Candidates should demonstrate personal and professional achievements.
- Passion, curiosity, and approachability, with a willingness to learn and be coached, are essential traits.
Salary Information:
- No specific salary information is provided in the text. However, the program is designed to offer significant professional development and networking opportunities, which are valuable for future career advancement.
The law firm is currently accepting applications for dynamic 2Ls interested in Patent Prosecution to join their 2026 Summer Associate Program. This immersive 8-week program offers law students the opportunity to gain real-world legal experience while being mentored by experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment. Participants are treated as professionals and entrusted with meaningful work, contributing to complex legal matters alongside IP attorneys who are passionate about mentoring and guiding them. In addition to valuable legal experience, associates participate in special seminars on topics like soft skills, the business of law firms, and legal industry trends.
The . Summer Associate Program is more than just a summer job; it is a path to creating long-lasting relationships and building a strong foundation for a successful legal career. It offers an opportunity to apply everything learned in law school and gain hands-on experience. Whether associates know exactly what area of law they want to practice or are still exploring, the program is designed with flexibility to provide a variety of experiences. Projects are assigned on a weekly rotating schedule from lawyers of all levels, practice areas, and professional backgrounds. Participants also receive coaching and feedback, from informal day-to-day interactions to formal evaluations.
A full schedule of activities enables associates to get to know the lawyers and other summer associates in casual social settings where their only assignment is to have fun and be themselves. The summer curriculum also includes special seminars to teach soft skills, the business of law firms, and trends in the legal profession. Every step of the way, associates are immersed in the firm's culture, from the way they work to the way they celebrate successes. By the end of the summer, participants will know what it’s like to be a lawyer at the law firm.
The law firm is proud to offer numerous opportunities to students around the world pursuing legal careers. As a firm, their core values – integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurship, investment, celebration, perspective, accomplishment, and inclusiveness – reflect the attributes they strive to demonstrate each day and those they seek in candidates. At the law firm, associates have the opportunity to shape not only their future but also the future of the business of law. If interested in joining a growing law firm with individuals who are passionate about practicing law and invested in each other’s success, candidates are encouraged to explore the opportunities outlined and apply.
