Patent Development Summer Associate, 10 Weeks – Hybrid

DLA Piper LLP (US); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper's Patent Development group invites exceptional law students to join the 2028 summer program in Boston, Philadelphia, Palo Alto, San Diego, and Washington, DC. Ideal candidates have an entrepreneurial mindset, interest in patent development, and a science background.

You will receive in-depth training and build your network through social events. The 10-week program focuses on developing legal skills and client insight, with an assigned team for support and feedback.

Qualifications

• This application is open to the Class of 2029 law students.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality work.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer 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 working at a computer, virtual conference calls, and 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Deliverables

Deadlines

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Law student (Class of 2029)

Job description

DLA Piper's Patent Development group invites exceptional law students to join the 2028 summer program in Boston, Philadelphia, Palo Alto, San Diego, and Washington, DC. Ideal candidates have an entrepreneurial mindset, interest in patent development, and a science background.

You will receive in-depth training and build your network through social events. The 10-week program focuses on developing legal skills and client insight, with an assigned team for support and feedback.