Patent Litigation Summer Associate 2029 — Trial & Pro Bono

DLA Piper; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper’s Patent Litigation group invites top law students to join a 10-week summer program across multiple offices, including Philadelphia. You may be considered for 1L (2027 summer) or 2L (2028 summer) positions.

Ideal candidates have an interest in intellectual property and a science background and are motivated to develop legal skills in a collaborative team setting. As a summer associate, you’ll gain experience in trials, appeals, and related counseling, with pro bono opportunities.

Qualifications

• Interest in intellectual property and a background or education in science.
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced, team-based legal work.

Responsibilities

• Summer associates work on trials, appeals, and related counseling, with pro bono opportunities.
• You will be assigned a team for support and feedback and build your network through social events.
• The 10-week program focuses on developing core litigation skills and professional growth.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Teamwork

Strong communication

Client-focused

Education

Science background

Job description

DLA Piper’s Patent Litigation group invites top law students to join a 10-week summer program across multiple offices, including Philadelphia. You may be considered for 1L (2027 summer) or 2L (2028 summer) positions.

Ideal candidates have an interest in intellectual property and a science background and are motivated to develop legal skills in a collaborative team setting. As a summer associate, you’ll gain experience in trials, appeals, and related counseling, with pro bono opportunities.