2027 Legal Patent 2L Summer Intern

Procter & Gamble • Boston, MA

3d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

P&G's legal internship program is designed to host a second-year law school student for the summer of 2027 in our Patents group. The program is instructive, challenging, and offers the opportunity for the selected participant to work directly with P&G patent attorneys on intellectual property issues impacting the Company and to experience a dynamic business environment first-hand. We do this by having one attorney take responsibility for coordinating the participant's work. Each coordinator arranges for the participant to work on legal projects from a variety of business units with the Patents group as well as to be involved in different types of hands-on experiences -- such as meetings with clients, researching IP issues, drafting patent applications and prosecution responses, etc. Because our internship program is very small, we are able to ensure that each participant receives numerous opportunities making for a unique and challenging experience.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and completed two years of coursework.
• Eligible to sit for the Patent Bar, with an undergraduate degree in a listed science or engineering field, preferably in the mechanical or chemical disciplines.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal research and analysis on various topics, with a strong emphasis on intellectual property, including patent prosecution and related IP matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, including patent applications and prosecution responses.
• Participate in meetings and discussions, providing insights and perspectives on ongoing legal matters with a supervising attorney, particularly those related to P&G's patent portfolio.
• Engage in special projects that align with the intern's interests and the needs of the legal department, focusing on patent-related initiatives.

Benefits

• A comprehensive internship experience with a focus on professional development in intellectual property law.
• Mentorship from experienced legal patent professionals.
• Opportunities to network with other P&G employees, lawyers and IP professionals.
• Exposure to real-world legal challenges, especially in patent and technology law, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern