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

DLA Piper • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper's Patent Litigation group is seeking exceptional law students to join the summer program in the following offices: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. You may be considered for a 1L position (2027 summer) or a 2L position (2028 summer). 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. As a summer associate in our Patent Litigation group, you will receive a tailored experience working on trials, appeals, and related counseling along with pro bono opportunities. 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 demonstrated interest in intellectual property 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 and if you are interested in the 2027 summer (1L), 2028 summer (2L), or both. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Requirements

• Class of 2029 law students.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Demonstrated interest in intellectual property.
• Background or education in science.
• Apply directly online and include a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (if available).
• Indicate preferred DLA Piper office location and if interested in the 2027 summer (1L), 2028 summer (2L), or both in the cover letter.

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

• Work on trials, appeals, and related counseling.
• Participate in pro bono opportunities.
• 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.

Benefits

• Pay Transparency: The weekly pay for this position is currently expected to be $4,326.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for applicants not based in the jurisdiction where the position is posted.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.

What This Job Offers

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