Summer Internship - Law Students

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner P.A; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is offering a Summer Internship for law students in San Jose. Interns will work closely with attorney mentors on substantive prosecution tasks including drafting, prior art research, and appeal briefs. Candidates must be current law students with a relevant technical background and demonstrated interest in patent law. The internship will be held in-person from June to August 2027, with applications accepted starting August 2026.

Qualifications

• Current law students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Technical work experience valued, including software and hardware.
• Demonstrated interest in patent law; USPTO registration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to substantive prosecution work under the guidance of an attorney mentor.
• Engage in appropriate client interactions.
• Perform tasks such as drafting, prior art research, and preparation of appeal briefs.

Skills

Interest in patent law

Technical work experience (software, hardware, networking)

Education

Current law students (B.S. in CS, CE, ME, or EE)

Job description

Careers | Summer Internship - Law Students

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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 Jose only for engineering).

Summer Internship - Law Students

Summer 2027 | Minneapolis & San Jose
(June-August)

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’re 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

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.

Summer 2027 clerkship applications will be accepted starting in August 2026.