2027 2L Summer Associate – Patent

Finnegan is seeking 2L 2027 summer associates (JD Class of 2028) to join our Bio / Pharm, Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical Practice Groups in our Atlanta office.

Finnegan is a place to work hard, grow fast, and live your values. The Summer Associate Program is an important springboard into an organization and culture that prizes relationships, teamwork, and respect, regardless of title or function.

Summer Associates are exposed to the full range of an intellectual property law practice. Summers receive real work assignments involving litigation, Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings, prosecution, licensing, and the drafting of opinions and briefs as well as pro bono opportunities. Summers receive specialized training that complements your legal studies in areas such as legal writing, patent application filing strategies, overview of licensing, and an overview of PTAB and litigation best practices. Summers meet peers drawn from top law schools across the country and have ample opportunity to socialize with Finnegan partners and associates—all in structured circumstances that stress professionalism, training, and development.

The Summer Associate Program is hosted in our Atlanta, Boston, Palo Alto, Reston, or Washington, DC offices.

Weekly compensation is $4,327 / week.

Application Criteria

Finnegan seeks Summer Associates with outstanding technical backgrounds in the chemical / biological sciences, electrical / mechanical or computer engineering. Candidates are required to have superior academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in IP law. Prior industry or patent prosecution experience and patent registration number are a plus.

Only apply to one Practice Group. Please apply only to the practice group that aligns the best with your undergraduate or graduate degree or industry experience.

Only apply to one office. Please complete the application for your first office preference only. You may note additional office preferences in your cover letter.

Students MUST  submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts, and a writing sample.

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Finnegan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, as defined by applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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