Job Title:
2026 2L Intellectual Property Summer Associate
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the Summer Associate Program, which serves as a cornerstone for the recruitment of outstanding associates and the future success of the law firm.
- Work on several projects with different lawyers in a variety of practice areas.
- Observe and, when possible, assist in trials, hearings, depositions, and negotiations.
- Participate in client meetings and closings.
- Engage in substantive and challenging work assignments, including Pro Bono matters.
- Receive mentoring from partners and associates.
- Collaborate in a team-oriented work environment.
- Attend writing skills training and receive guidance and detailed feedback on work product.
- Network at various social events.
- Participate in interactive training workshops, including M&A and deposition skills.
Education and Experience Information:
- Rising second-year law students who will graduate between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Law students with outstanding academic credentials, superior writing skills, and membership in Law Review, Journal, or Moot Court are preferred.
- For New York applicants, an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in either the life or physical sciences (., chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, or similar) is required.
- For Chicago, Palo Alto, and Washington . applicants, an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science is required.
Salary Information:
- The salary wage for this position is $4,327 per week.
Additional Information:
- The law firm is committed to the professional development and career aspirations of its associates, encouraging coaching conversations and providing development programs.
- The firm seeks students who exemplify innovation, strong communication skills, achievement drive, interpersonal savvy, client service excellence, and the ability to be collaborative team members.
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.
