Summer Associate in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Summer Associate in New York City, NY

Summer Associate

No

Job Title: 2026 2L Summer Associate (Intellectual Property)

Job Responsibilities:
The 2026 2L Summer Associate will participate in a 10-week summer associate program at the law firm's Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group. The summer associate will work closely with renowned attorneys and engage in meaningful legal work with a dedicated focus on Life Sciences Patent Litigation. This role involves building essential career relationships and gaining exposure to the firm's patent practice.

Education and Experience Information:
- A bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in biology, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, immunology, pharmacology, biochemistry, chemistry, or another related life science discipline is required for application.
- Demonstrated interest in patent law and the life sciences is necessary.
- Strong academic achievements are expected.
- Exceptional writing skills and/or law review experience are preferred.
- Valuable work experience is beneficial.
- Leadership qualities and personal initiative are desirable traits.

Application Requirements:
A complete application for the 2026 2L Summer Associate position includes:
- Completed online application
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial or official law school transcript
- Undergraduate transcript
- Writing sample

About the Law Firm:
The law firm has been practicing for over 100 years and has built an international reputation for vigorous client representation before governmental agencies, successful litigation and arbitration advocacy, and providing creative and practical business transaction advice. The firm's Intellectual Property practice focuses on enforcing, protecting, and developing clients' intellectual property rights and assets across various industries. The practice emphasizes responsiveness, efficiency, and budgeting, with a full-service approach supported by lawyers in Beijing, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Information:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.