2028 Summer Associate – Life Sciences Partnering

Cooley • Palo Alto, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cooley LLP is recruiting 2L students (JD 2029) for its 2028 Summer Program in its Life Sciences Corporate Partnering and Licensing practice. Positions are available in the Boston, DC, New York, Palo Alto, Reston, and San Diego offices. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest in Life Sciences Corporate Partnering and Licensing, 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 practice has a dedicated team of more than 40 corporate partnering and licensing lawyers across the US, UK, and Asia. The team handles licensing-related transactions including research collaborations, territory-specific licenses, co-development agreements, spin-out transactions, asset divestitures, joint ventures, and options to license or acquire. Its transactions involve technologies in therapeutic, diagnostic, medical device, and agricultural biotechnology fields.

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

• Must be a 2L student (JD 2029).
• Submit a cover letter describing interest in Life Sciences Corporate Partnering and Licensing, a resume, and an undergraduate transcript.
• Submit a 1L law school transcript; it may be submitted later if unavailable at the time of application.
• Apply to only one office.
• Exceptional academic achievement and professional excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Sound judgment and proven problem-solving skills.
• Initiative, motivation, and a service-oriented mindset.
• Meaningful prior work experience.
• Ability to work effectively in team settings.
• An interest in learning about and understanding new technologies.

Nice To Haves

• A technical background, particularly in biology, chemistry, medicine, or a similar field.
• Patent prosecution experience or knowledge of patent law.
• Extracurricular or leadership activities.
• An entrepreneurial, business-minded perspective.

What This Job Offers

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