2026 2L Patent Prosecution Summer Associate

The Stoel Rives Summer Program

Our summer program is designed to immerse you in the practice of law and our culture at Stoel Rives. We offer our summer associates well-rounded opportunities including robust training and development, interesting work assignments, pro bono opportunities, mentorship, relationship building, community engagement, and (of course!) fun.

Stoel Rives’ Technology & Intellectual Property (“TIP”) practice is one that includes talented professionals with experience in business, regulatory law, and litigation related to intellectual property rights (patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets).

We are seeking a 2L summer associate for our patent prosecution group within the TIP practice group. This summer associate can work in the Seattle, Portland, Boise, or Salt Lake City office.

As a summer associate with our TIP practice group, you will have the opportunity to work on patent applications and patent prosecution actions in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and other complex software to telecommunications and medical device applications. You can also take projects that include patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses, and legal research for IP litigation and licensing support.

Each of our summer associates is paired with an experienced attorney to provide feedback and guidance on navigating legal practice. Summer associates also participate in social and networking events to meet attorneys from across multiple practice groups.

Requisite Experience and Skills

We are looking for applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, skills, and interests. Criteria we consider when selecting summer associates include:

• An undergraduate degree in either electrical engineering or computer science;
• Experience that might include, for example, professional experience prior to law school, community engagement, or participation in law school organizations, law review, or moot court;
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, responsiveness, initiative, and perseverance, and a commitment to client service and team success;
• A record of academic achievement, and excellent legal analysis and writing skills; and
• An intent to practice law after law school graduation where you are hired as a summer associate.

Compensation

Our summer associates receive the weekly equivalent of an entry-level associate salary in their office location. The weekly salaries in our offices with a summer program are $3,942 in Seattle and $3,462 in Portland, Boise, and Salt Lake City.
 

Continue the Dialogue with Us!

For information about our professional development programs and resources, our pro bono work and pro bono opportunities, and our commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace and one that supports the well-being of our attorneys and business professionals, please visit www.stoel.com.

We look forward to receiving your application. To apply, visit our website at Stoel Rives Careers.  If you have any questions, please contact us at attorneyrecruiting@stoel.com.