2028 Summer Associate – Technology Transactions

Cooley • Boston, MA

7d • $235,000 - $235,000

About The Position

Cooley LLP is recruiting second-year law students (JD 2029) for its 2028 Summer Program in the Technology Transactions practice, with positions in the Boston, New York, Palo Alto, and Washington, DC offices. Applicants should apply to only one office and submit a cover letter describing their interest in Technology Transactions, a resume, and an undergraduate transcript. A first-year law school transcript is also required, but may be submitted later if unavailable at the time of application.

The Technology Transactions practice combines intellectual property and commercial transactions expertise to advise clients in a fast-evolving, increasingly global environment. The team helps companies maximize the value of strategic relationships and intellectual property investments, domestically and internationally, and provides guidance on the creation, acquisition, use, and commercial exploitation of technology. Its work spans software, semiconductors, digital media, e-commerce, electronics, information technology, telecommunications, and alternative energy. The team advises clients buying, selling, licensing, or developing technology-based products or services, helping them build successful business relationships while protecting their intellectual property assets.

The expected salary is based on an annualized rate of $235,000, with semi-monthly base pay of $9,791.67, subject to payroll withholdings and deductions.

Requirements

• Be a second-year law student (JD 2029) applying for the 2028 Summer Program.
• Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and professional excellence.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Have strong legal research and writing skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and proven problem-solving skills.
• Show initiative, motivation, and a service-oriented mindset.
• Have meaningful prior work experience.
• Work effectively in team settings.
• Submit a cover letter describing interest in Technology Transactions, a resume, and an undergraduate transcript; a first-year law school transcript is also required and may be submitted later if unavailable at application time.
• Apply to only one office.

Nice To Haves

• Extracurricular or leadership activities.
• An entrepreneurial, business-minded perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on the creation, acquisition, use, and commercial exploitation of technology.
• Help clients maximize the value of strategic relationships and the return on their intellectual property investments.
• Advise clients buying, selling, licensing, or developing technology-based products or services.
• Help clients attain successful business relationships while protecting their intellectual property assets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed