2027 Summer Associate Talented students who bring both technical depth and legal expertise are encouraged to join our team. We are seeking students who want to engage some of the world's most innovative companies and are capable of conveying broad concepts in a timely and responsive manner. If you value a supportive, challenging, and collaborative environment with attorneys that consistently deliver the highest-quality work, Shumaker & Sieffert may be a great fit for you. The preferred candidate is a member of the Patent Bar or has a patent-bar eligible undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, or the like. The preferred candidate should be a persuasive writer, work well in a team environment, have strong technical skills in a science or engineering discipline, and be well-versed in patent law. 3.0+ Undergraduate GPA preferred, 3.0+ Law School GPA preferred This role requires access to systems and information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To be considered, applicants must be legally authorized to access ITAR-controlled data under applicable federal requirements (e.g., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Compensation:

Salary ranges from $10,000 - 12,000 per month. The salary range listed in each job posting represents the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across all locations. Actual compensation within this range is determined by various factors.

Benefits for Summer Associates include:

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