U.S. Summer Program - Patent Development Candidates (JD Year 2029)

DLA Piper•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper’s Patent Development group is seeking exceptional law students to join the 2028 summer program in the following offices: Boston, Philadelphia, Palo Alto, San Diego, and Washington, DC. We are seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs. We value innovators and creative thinkers. If you thrive on challenge and value teamwork, we want to hear from you. Our in-depth training focuses on your development and helps prepare you for the future. You will be assigned a team who will provide support and offer feedback, and you will be able to build your network through social events. Our 10-week program provides insight to what life is like as an associate at DLA Piper. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in patent development and a background or education in science. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions, please contact the law school recruiting team. Candidates must apply directly online rather than sending application materials by email. Please apply online and include a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (if available). In your cover letter, please indicate your preferred DLA Piper office location. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Requirements

Class of 2029 law students
Demonstrated interest in patent development
Background or education in science

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial mindset
Motivated to build legal skills and gain insight into client needs
Innovators and creative thinkers
Thrive on challenge and value teamwork

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
Foster positive work relationships
Comply with all firm policies and practices
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned
Embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture