Summer Associate in Denver, CO

Law Firm

Denver, CO

Summer Associate in Denver, CO

Summer Associate

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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.
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Software, or a similar field is required.
- Strong academic performance in both undergraduate and law school coursework is necessary.
- A genuine interest in pursuing a Patent Prosecution career at the law firm is essential.
- A license with the USPTO/Patent Bar is preferred.
- Candidates should demonstrate personal and professional achievements.
- Attributes of passion, curiosity, and approachability, along with a willingness to learn and be coached, are important.

Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.

The law firm is seeking dynamic second-year law students 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. The program is designed to give participants hands-on experience in the legal field, allowing them to expand their skills and explore different areas of law. Summer associates are treated as professionals and are entrusted with meaningful work, contributing to complex legal matters alongside intellectual property attorneys who are passionate about mentoring and guiding them. In addition to valuable legal experience, participants will engage in special seminars on topics such as soft skills, the business of law firms, and legal industry trends.

The . Summer Associate Program at the law firm is more than just a summer job; it serves as a path to creating long-lasting relationships and building a strong foundation for a successful legal career. It provides the opportunity to apply everything learned in law school and gain hands-on experience. Whether participants know exactly what area of law they wish 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, helping associates discover the legal path that is right for them. Participants receive coaching and feedback from informal day-to-day interactions to formal evaluations.

A full schedule of activities enables summer associates to get to know the lawyers and other summer associates in casual social settings where the only assignment is to have fun and be themselves. The summer curriculum includes special seminars to teach soft skills, the business of law firms, and trends in the legal profession. Throughout the program, associates will be immersed in the firm’s culture, from the way work is conducted to the way successes are celebrated. By the end of the summer, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what it is 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. The firm’s core values—integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurship, investment, celebration, perspective, accomplishment, and inclusiveness—reflect the attributes it strives to demonstrate each day and those it seeks in candidates. The firm encourages those interested in joining a growing law firm with individuals who are passionate about practicing law and invested in each other’s success to explore the opportunities outlined and apply.