Summer Internship - Engineering Students

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner P.A; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier intellectual property firm is offering a Summer Internship for engineering students in San José. Interns will engage in patent prosecution and IP counseling while working on real client matters. Ideal candidates are third-year engineering students or those pursuing advanced degrees with strong technical and writing skills. The internship lasts from June to August and requires in-person attendance. Interested applicants should submit materials including a resume and cover letter via email.

Qualifications

• Must be a third-year or post-graduate engineering student.
• Preferred advanced degrees for interns.
• Strong writing and technical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Learn patent prosecution and IP counseling.
• Engage with real client matters under structured training.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Excellent writing skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Third-year engineering student or post-graduate student

Post-graduate student

Job description

SLW Has World-Class Clients and Career Opportunities to Match

JOIN US At SLW, we’re passionate about innovation and the role intellectual property plays in shaping the future. Explore our full-time roles—Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Specialist—and Summer Internships for law students and engineering students (San José only for engineering).

Summer Internship – Engineering

Summer 2026 | San José only (June‑August)

Program Overview

Engineering interns (San José office) learn the foundations of patent prosecution and IP counseling with real client matters and structured training.

Who We’re Looking For

• Third‑year engineering students or post‑graduate students (advanced degrees preferred)
• Strong technical and writing skills; collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills

Format

• June–August; dates customizable to academic calendars
• Materials: resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, optional short technical writing sample (3–5 pages)
• Location: San José only – attendance in person required

How To Apply

Use the Apply Now buttons or email [e-mail] with the requested materials. Please include the role in your subject line and preferred office location.