2027 2L Summer Associate – Patent

直 Japanese PDF Font Our Professionals Our Work Our Insights Your Finnegan Offices Firm Careers Languages Roles Why Finnegan? Job Openings Recruiting Contacts Search Firm Policy Finnegan Alumni SUMMER ASSOCIATE 2027 2L Summer Associate – Patent Finnegan is seeking 2L 2027 summer associates (JD Class of 2028) to join our Electrical Practice Group in our Palo Alto office. Finnegan is a place to work hard, grow fast, and live your values. The Summer Associate Program is an important springboard into an organization and culture that prizes relationships, teamwork, and respect, regardless of title or function.  Summer Associates are exposed to the full range of an intellectual property law practice. Summers receive real work assignments involving litigation, Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings, prosecution, licensing, and the drafting of opinions and briefs as well as pro bono opportunities. Summers receive specialized training that complements your legal studies in areas such as legal writing, patent application filing strategies, overview of licensing, and an overview of PTAB and litigation best practices. Summers meet peers drawn from top law schools across the country and have ample opportunity to socialize with Finnegan partners and associates—all in structured circumstances that stress professionalism, training, and development. The Summer Associate Program is hosted in our Atlanta, Boston, Palo Alto, Reston, or Washington, DC offices. Weekly compensation is $4,327/week. Application Criteria  Finnegan seeks Summer Associates with outstanding technical backgrounds in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree. Candidates are required to have superior academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in IP law. Prior industry or patent prosecution experience and patent registration number are a plus. Only apply to one office. Please complete the application for your first office preference only. You may note additional office preferences in your cover letter.  Students MUST submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts, and a writing sample. Apply Now To apply to the Electrical Practice Group, please click here. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:  Finnegan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, as defined by applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Our Privacy Disclaimer Legal Notices Fraud Alert EEO Statement Cookies Contact Us Back to Top © 2026 Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP