Summer Internship – Law Students

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner; Minnesota; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner is seeking law students for a summer internship in Minnesota. Interns will work under the guidance of an attorney mentor, engaging in substantive prosecution work while drafting, conducting prior art research, and participating in client interactions.

The ideal candidates are current law students with technical backgrounds in fields like Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. The internship runs from June to August, requiring in-person attendance in either Minneapolis or San Jose.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a law degree while having a technical background in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated interest in patent law and potential USPTO registration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to prosecution work under attorney mentorship.
• Engage in client interactions while drafting and preparing legal documents.

Skills

Technical work experience

Interest in patent law

Education

Current law students with a B.S. in CS, CE, ME, or EE

Job description

Program Overview

Interns contribute to substantive prosecution work under the guidance of an attorney mentor—encompassing office actions, drafting, prior art research, and preparation of appeal briefs—while engaging in appropriate client interactions.

Who we are looking for

• Current law students with a B.S. in CS, CE, ME, or EE (equivalent degrees considered); advanced degrees a plus
• Technical work experience valued (software, hardware, networking, etc.)
• Demonstrated interest in patent law; USPTO registration a plus

Format

• Program runs June–August; dates customizable
• Location: Minneapolis or San Jose - attendance in person required