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2025 2L Intellectual Property Summer Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Job Description
Paul Hastings is currently accepting applications from rising second-year law students interested in joining our IP Litigation department who will graduate between December 2025 - June 2026.
At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear - to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a significant presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we are recognized as one of the world's most innovative global law firms. We understand the imperative for innovation, efficiency, and breakthrough performance facing today's leading companies and what it takes to help them succeed. From practice achievements and press accolades to diversity recognition, our global awards and rankings reflect our dedication to both superior client service and the development of our 2,000 professionals.
Our Summer Associate Program serves as a cornerstone not just for the recruitment of outstanding associates, but for the future success of our firm. During the program, summer associates in each of our U.S. offices have the opportunity to work on several projects with different lawyers in a variety of practice areas. Summer Associates also observe and, when possible, assist in trials, hearings, depositions, and negotiations, and participate in client meetings and closings. At Paul Hastings, we aim to provide you with a realistic view of practicing law and from day one, give you the tools to take ownership of your career.
We are committed to the professional development and career aspirations of our associates. We encourage coaching conversations at the earliest stages of an associate's career and provide development programs to help you navigate your path, whether it leads you to partnership, in-house with a client, or a position in government or other organizations.
As a summer associate, you can expect:
- Substantive and challenging work assignments, including Pro Bono matters
- Mentoring from partners and associates
- Collaborative work environment
- Writing skills training
- Guidance and detailed feedback on work product
- Opportunities to network at various social events
- Interactive training workshops including M&A and deposition skills
At our firm, we believe that building diverse teams rich in talent, experiences, and creativity is smart business. We seek students who exemplify the hallmarks of successful Paul Hastings associates: innovative, strong communication skills, achievement drive, interpersonal savvy, client service excellence and ability to be collaborative team members.
Students should be committed to working for a dynamic and entrepreneurial law firm on complex legal matters across practices and offices to help our clients overcome challenges and find innovative solutions to move their business forward. Law students with outstanding academic credentials, superior writing skills, Law Review, Journal, or Moot Court membership are preferred.
Students should be committed to working for a dynamic and entrepreneurial law firm on complex legal matters across practices and offices to help our clients overcome challenges and find innovative solutions to move their business forward. Law students with outstanding academic credentials, superior writing skills, Law Review, Journal, or Moot Court membership are preferred.
IP candidates should also meet the hiring criteria for the office in which they are interested:
- New York - an undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in either the life or physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering or similar).
- Chicago, Palo Alto & Washington D.C. - an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
The salary wage for this position is $4,327 per week.
Paul Hastings LLP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
Open
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