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Winston & Strawn LLP · 10 hours ago

San Francisco Office - Summer Associate (Litigation/IP Litigation)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$225K/yr - $225K/yr

Winston & Strawn LLP is currently accepting applications from first-year law students interested in General Litigation or IP Litigation for their Summer Associate Program. The program offers positions for both 1L and 2L candidates, with opportunities to participate in joint summer programs and eligibility for bonuses for commitment to both roles.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Select the specific position(s) you are interested in as part of your application

Full participation in both programs is required for this specific application

Candidates who accept an offer will be eligible for a $20,000 bonus for committing to both summer programs

Interviews for 1L students will be conducted on a rolling basis beginning in November 2025

Interviews for 2L students will be conducted on a rolling basis beginning in January 2026

Submit a resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript, and cover letter

Qualification

Analytical skillsVerbal skillsWriting skillsTechnical degreeInterest in IP Litigation

Required

First-year law student (Class of 2028)

Record of excellent academic credentials

Strong analytical skills

Strong writing skills

Strong verbal skills

Interest in IP Litigation

Technical degree in the field of Electronics (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering) or Chemistry (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology) or related fields

Preferred

Candidates who accept an offer will be eligible for a $20,000 bonus for committing to both summer programs

IP incentive bonus for those with related degrees

Benefits

$20,000 bonus for committing to both summer programs

IP incentive bonus to those with related degrees

Company

Winston & Strawn LLP

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Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with more than 975 attorneys in key financial centers around the world.

Founded in 1853

Chicago, Illinois, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.winston.com

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