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

DLA Piper•Washington, DC

2d•$4,326•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.

Requirements

Class of 2029 law students.
Demonstrated interest in intellectual property.
Background or education in science.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Motivated to build legal skills and gain insight into client needs.
Value innovators and creative thinkers.
Thrive on challenge and value teamwork.

Responsibilities

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