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Banner Witcoff · 3 months ago

Summer Associate 1L (2026)

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$4,134/wk - $4,134/wk

Banner Witcoff is a recognized leader in the practice of intellectual property law, seeking first year law students to work as Summer Associates in its Chicago office for the summer of 2026. The role involves assisting in various legal assignments including intellectual property counseling, patent prosecution, and litigation-related matters.

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Responsibilities

Assist in a variety of legal assignments including intellectual property counseling and opinion work, patent prosecution, and intellectual property litigation-related matters

Qualification

Patent Bar Exam eligibilityIntellectual property lawScientificEngineering degreeElectrical EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer EngineeringAcademic achievementInterpersonal skills

Required

First year law student (1L) eligible for summer associate position in 2026
Demonstrated track record of academic achievement
Excellent interpersonal skills
Scientific or engineering degree
Eligibility to take the Patent Bar Exam

Preferred

Technical backgrounds, particularly in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and/or Computer Engineering

Company

Banner Witcoff

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For more than 100 years Banner Witcoff has provided sound protection and inventive intellectual property solutions for some of the world’s most innovative organizations.
dateFounded in 1920
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://bannerwitcoff.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Azuka Dike
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Charles Shifley
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