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Winston & Strawn LLP · 2 days ago

Chicago Office - Summer Associate (IP Litigation)

Winston & Strawn LLP is currently accepting applications for their Summer Associate Program in IP Litigation. They are looking for first-year law students with a strong academic background and an interest in IP Litigation, as well as technical degrees in related fields.

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Responsibilities

Select specific position(s) of interest as part of the application
Participate fully in both the 1L & 2L Summer Associate Program if applying for that position
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 resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript, and cover letter

Qualification

IP LitigationAnalytical skillsVerbal skillsWriting skillsTechnical degreeAcademic credentials

Required

First-year law students (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

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.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Scot Farrell
Chief Operating Officer
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Aaron O'Dell
Partner
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