2028 Intellectual Property 2L Summer Associate
About the role
K&L Gates is seeking 2L 2028 summer associates to join the Intellectual Property (IP) practice in our Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Seattle offices. Recruitment for the 2028 summer associate program will focus on candidates interested in our IP Procurement and Portfolio Management and IP Litigation practice groups. The Summer Associate Program is designed to give law students a full picture of the firm. As a summer associate, you will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring while you learn about our clients, practices, lawyers, and culture. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with experienced lawyers and receive active mentoring.
- Learn about the firm’s clients, practices, lawyers, and culture.
- Gain exposure to IP Procurement and Portfolio Management and IP Litigation practice groups.
- Contribute to real‑world matters across industry sectors and regions.
Requirements
- Class of 2029 J.D. student (2L for 2028 summer).
- Strong, expressed interest in the IP practice area.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) in a physical science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.) or a technical field (Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, etc.).
- Superior academic credentials.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to the highest quality of client service.
Skills
- Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Effective collaboration and teamwork.
- Professional written and verbal communication.