New 
Seattle - 1L or 2L Patent Summer Associate for 2025 (#912)
 Dorsey & Whitney LLP | |
paid holidays, relocation assistance
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 United States, Washington, Seattle | |
 Jan 09, 2025 | |
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Dorsey's Seattle office is accepting applications from first-year and second-year law students to become a 2025 patent summer associate. An undergraduate degree and background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or software engineering is required.
During the summer program, you will: - Gain exposure to the full breadth of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution; - Hone your legal writing skills; - Have the opportunity to work on a variety of pro bono matters; - Gain exposure to the remainder of Dorsey Seattle's practice areas - IP Litigation; Corporate; Trial; Labor & Employment; and Tax, Trusts & Estates; - Receive formal feedback and mentoring; - Participate in numerous seminars and training events hosted by Dorsey U, our in-house professional development group; and - Establish meaningful relationships with your summer associate colleagues and Dorsey attorneys through professional opportunities, networking, and a variety of social events. Are you looking for a law firm where you can develop your legal skills and continue to learn and grow throughout your career as an attorney? If so, we strongly encourage you to apply for a summer associate position. All law students who attend an ABA-accredited school are eligible to apply, subject to the class year requirement as noted above. How to Apply Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/careers/law-students. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5184. We will begin accepting applications on December 9, 2024 and we will review candidate materials on a rolling basis. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CT on January 20, 2025. The following application materials are required to be considered for this position: - Resume - Cover Letter - Writing sample - Undergraduate transcript (unofficial) - Law school transcript (unofficial)* *If all of your law school grades are not available when you apply, please submit your first semester course list along with all other application materials and indicate in your cover letter when we can expect to receive your first semester transcript. When grades become available, email your unofficial transcript to recruiting@dorsey.com. The pay for this position is $3,940 per week in Washington State. This is a temporary position with limited benefits eligibility. Summer associates receive paid holidays, access to wellbeing programs and activities, 24/7 employee assistance program, and mass transit benefits (certain offices). As applicable, summer associates may be eligible for relocation assistance. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.) Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Rule Plus Certification (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. | |