2028 Summer Associate – Technology Transactions

Cooley • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Cooley LLP is recruiting 2L students (JD 2029) to join its Boston, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC office as summer associates in the Technology Transactions practice for the 2028 Summer Program. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest in Technology Transactions, a resume, and an undergraduate transcript. A 1L law school transcript is also required, but may be submitted later if unavailable at the time of application. Applicants should apply to only one office.

The Technology Transactions practice combines intellectual property and commercial transactions expertise to help companies maximize the value of strategic relationships and returns on intellectual property investments, domestically and internationally. The practice advises companies of all sizes and stages on the creation, acquisition, use, and commercial exploitation of technology. It serves clients across software, semiconductor, digital media, e-commerce, electronics, information technology, telecommunications, and alternative energy. Whether clients are buying, selling, licensing, or developing technology-based products or services, the team helps them establish 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 2L student (JD 2029).
• 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.
• Engage in extracurricular or leadership activities.
• Work effectively in team settings.
• Bring an entrepreneurial, business-minded perspective.
• Submit a cover letter describing interest in Technology Transactions, a resume, and an undergraduate transcript; submit a 1L law school transcript, which may follow later if unavailable at application time.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support in the Technology Transactions practice.
• Help clients create, acquire, use, and commercially exploit technology.
• Support clients buying, selling, licensing, or developing technology-based products or services while helping establish successful business relationships and protect intellectual property assets.

What This Job Offers

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