What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 2L IP Litigation/Patent Prosecution Summer Associate (Class of 2027) position at Fish & Richardson P.C.?
We are currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Associate Program in our U.S. office locations, except Chicago. In our program, you will step into the experience of life as an associate at Fish. Every day will bring new insights about the associate experience - from training programs, to drafting memos, or talking strategy over a working lunch, each aspect will help prepare you to join our ranks. We encourage skills development through complex client work assignments and training. Our social events, dedicated mentors, and relaxed firm culture create an environment that fosters your relationships with our fellow summer associates our attorneys. At Fish, we promote a creative, respectful and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people and allows ingenuity to thrive. You will be a respected teammate, joining an elite group of attorneys solving intellectual property issues for the world's leading companies.
If you have a passion for science, engineering and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do
For Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution Summer Positions: We require a scientific or technical background (degree and/or experience), excellent academic credentials, and superior writing ability.
If you have a passion for science, engineering and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do
- Draft patent applications (patent prosecutions summer associates).
- Conduct research and draft memos for litigation cases (patent litigation summer associates).
- May have opportunities to attend client meetings, depositions, and even trials.
- Explore your office's city and experience local culture with our attorneys as your guides.
- Attend the firmwide Summer Associate Retreat filled with training, networking, and fun.
- You demonstrate a record of academic and professional excellence in science or technology.
- You have a superior writing ability.
- You are curious and motivated to learn how things work.
- You are in good standing as a law student at an ABA accredited law school, with an anticipated graduation date of spring 2027.
- You have enthusiasm and are eager to rise to the challenge.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
For Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution Summer Positions: We require a scientific or technical background (degree and/or experience), excellent academic credentials, and superior writing ability.
Salary : $4,327
