Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in real work projects, client meetings, depositions, and trials.
- Engage in Continued Legal Education seminars.
- Attend a “Patents 101” course and weekly topical lunch and learn sessions.
- Receive mentorship from assigned mentors who provide feedback and support.
- Participate in weekly social events to network and understand the firm's culture.
Education and Experience Information:
- Ideal candidates for the Summer Associate Program should have an engineering or technical background.
- Candidates should be interested in emerging technologies and innovations.
- Candidates should have strong skills in learning, researching, and writing.
- The Summer Intern Program is open for law students in the Class of 2027.
Salary Information:
- Not explicitly mentioned in the text. However, the firm offers a wide array of benefits for full-time employees, which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), mental health services, parental leave, and retirement plan. Note that these benefits are not offered for internships or part-time positions.
The law firm hosts two summer programs aimed at providing students with valuable experience in patent law. These programs are seen as an investment in the future of both the candidates and the firm. Ideal candidates are those with a technical background, attention to detail, and a passion for learning and mentorship. The firm values candidates who are eager to expand their knowledge in technical areas and are committed to the growth of the firm.
Training and development are key aspects of the program, with participants receiving a foundational "Patents 101" course and weekly learning sessions from attorneys and patent agents. Participants are given real-world work experiences, including client meetings and attending trials, to introduce them to life at the law firm. Mentorship is a crucial component, with each participant being assigned a mentor to guide them through the program.
Social events are organized weekly to help participants network and understand the firm's culture. The firm emphasizes the importance of these events in fostering camaraderie and showcasing the firm's working environment.
The summer programs are open for applications, with the Summer Associate Program welcoming law students interested in intellectual property law and the Summer Intern Program opening applications in the fall. The firm is committed to equal opportunity employment and supports diversity in its hiring practices.
Full-time employees at the law firm are offered various benefits, although these are not extended to interns or part-time positions. These benefits are designed to promote well-being and include health insurance, mental health services, and retirement plans.
