Summer Associate in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Summer Associate in Chicago, IL

Summer Associate

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**Members Only** is seeking second-year law students to join our 2026 Summer Associate Program in the Intellectual Property Department. The positions are available in various offices across the country and offer a competitive salary of $225,000/year. As a Summer Associate, you will receive real-world experience, networking opportunities, and comprehensive mentoring and training. The program runs for 10 weeks and includes a summer associate retreat in Chicago, IL. We also reimburse travel expenses for in-person callback interviews. Interested candidates must be in their second year at an ABA-accredited law school and hold an undergraduate or advanced degree in a related discipline. Join our team at **Members Only** and gain valuable experience in the field of intellectual property litigation!

• Job title: 2L IP Summer Associate / IP Litigation Practice Group (2026)
• Salary: $225,000/year (pro-rated)
• Job type: Summer Associate Program
• Office: Various offices across the country
• Practice area: Intellectual Property - IPLG
• Experience: Second-year law students
• Education: Undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or another related discipline
• Application deadline: August 31, 2025
• Date posted: April 08, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Support the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group (IPLG) at **Members Only**
• Participate in a 10-week summer program
• Explore a variety of practice areas and get involved in pro bono projects
• Receive real-world, practical experience on real matters for real clients
• Attend a multiday summer associate retreat in Chicago, IL
• Receive informal feedback and formal reviews
• Network with attorneys and clients
• Receive comprehensive mentoring and training

Qualifications:

• Must be a second-year law student at an ABA-accredited law school
• Must hold an undergraduate or advanced degree in a related discipline
• Must have a strong interest in intellectual property litigation
• Must be eager to confront new challenges and responsibilities
• Must value an environment of mutual support and respect
• Must work well as part of a team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $225,000/year (pro-rated)
• Real-world experience and networking opportunities
• Comprehensive mentoring and training
• Reimbursement for travel expenses for in-person callback interviews
• Opportunity to explore a variety of practice areas and get involved in pro bono projects
• Multiday summer associate retreat in Chicago, IL
• Informal feedback and formal reviews

Equal Opportunity Employer:

**Members Only** is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances for applicants applying to our California offices.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How do I apply for a position at **Members Only**?
2. What documents do I need to submit with my application?
3. Can I apply to multiple offices?
4. Will I receive confirmation that my application has been received?
5. Will travel expenses be reimbursed for in-person callback interviews?
6. When can I expect to hear back about my candidacy?

For more information on career opportunities and the direct submission process, please visit our Career Center. If you have additional questions, please reach out to the recruitment contact listed for the office you are applying to.

Join our team at **Members Only** and gain valuable experience in the field of intellectual property litigation. Apply now for our 2026 Summer Associate Program!