Summer Associate The candidate should be a qualified law student with demonstrated interest in IP law. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field that qualifies to sit for the USPTO registration examination is required. Enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school is required. All summer associate positions are for a 10-week summer term.
**Hickman & Becker Law Firm - Summer Associate Opportunity** Hickman & Becker Law Firm is offering a unique opportunity for qualified law students to join the firm as Summer Associates. The position is a 10-week summer term in San Jose, California. **Qualifications** To be eligible for a Summer Associate position at Hickman & Becker Law Firm, applicants must meet the following qualifications: - Must have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field that qualifies them
Job Title: 2026 Summer Program – 2L Summer Associate (IP) Job Responsibilities: The 2L Summer Associate (IP) at the law firm will be involved in a range of substantive legal assignments within the Intellectual Property domain. The role is designed to provide the summer associate with meaningful exposure to legal work, robust mentoring, networking, and learning opportunities. The summer associate will engage in activities that serve as a strong foundation for a successful c...
Summer Associate Program The candidate will prepare and prosecute patent applications and attend client disclosure meetings. Will provide guidance, coordinate work assignments, and be available to answer questions. Must be law student with engineering or science educational backgrounds, preferably with prior technical work experience, as well as superior writing ability.
Summer Associate Program The summer associates are assigned work based on their interests. Work is assigned through a work assignment coordinator, and will be encouraged to seek work informally by meeting with partners and associates of choice. Work closely with lawyers on a range of client matters and be encouraged to request feedback. Each summer, the firm also holds training programs specifically for summer associates. This includes programs designed to develop your skill
Summer Associate Program The summer associates experience first-hand the firm's strong commitment to excellence, diversity and inclusion, pro bono work, and professional development. Attorneys and Talent Development team member make up the Committee that oversees the work of summer associates and their integration into the firm. Summer associates work side-by-side with attorneys on actual cases. Summer associates typically spend the first 8 weeks of the summer with the firm.
Summer Program The candidate will contribute on multiple levels, participating in most important deals and disputes. Will choose work from among many departments and practice groups, including: Corporate, broadly organized into the following practice groups: Banking and Credit (which includes Project Finance and Restructuring and Bankruptcy); Capital Markets; Mergers and Acquisitions; and Private Funds. Litigation, offering various practice specialties, including Competition
Summer Associate Program The firm hosts a summer program that includes ample training and significant client contact for summer associates. Each summer associate is able to work on a variety of projects and with many practice groups. Will also get opportunities to participate in pro bono services and community-support activities.
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Job Title: Summer Associate Job Responsibilities: - Participate in the 2026 1L and 2027 2L Summer Associate Programs with the expectation to join for both summers. - Engage in a comprehensive summer program designed to provide an accurate picture of life as a lawyer at the law firm. - Work alongside attorneys on real assignments, gaining practical and substantive legal experience. - Select assignments from various practice groups, including opportunities for pro bono work. -
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