DLA Piper is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please . Summer Program for 2L Candidates (Patent Litigation)
- Remote/Hybrid type
- Locations: New York, NY; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA
- Full-time position
- Job requisition ID: R2025-840
DLA Piper, a top law firm, is seeking exceptional law students to join their 2026 summer program in various office locations. They are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset and a demonstrated interest in intellectual property. The ideal candidate will also have a background or education in science.
- Summer Associate in the Patent Litigation group
- Tailored experience working on trials, appeals, and related counseling
- Pro bono opportunities available
- In-depth training and development program
- Assigned team for support and feedback
- Networking opportunities through social events
- 10-week program gives insight into life as a junior associate at DLA Piper
Requirements:
- Law students must have completed the equivalent of four semesters of law school before the start of the 2026 Summer Program
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients, lawyers, and third parties
- Efficient and responsive in producing deliverables, answering phone calls, and replying to correspondence
- Timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Ability to meet deadlines and expectations
- Positive work relationships
- Compliance with firm policies and practices
- Ability to engage in both physical and sedentary activity, including working at a computer for extended periods of time and participating in digital/virtual conference calls
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work, involving sitting most of the time
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Work Environment:
- Hybrid with in-office expectations
Salary Information:
- In accordance with New York City and California's Pay Transparency Law, the weekly pay for this position, if hired to work in New York City or California, is currently expected to be $4,326.
Disclaimer:
- This job description is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions.
- Job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time.
- This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process:
- Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request for individuals with disabilities.
- If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact law school recruiting.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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- DLA Piper is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Recruiting Team.
