Summer Associate 2026 1L & 2027 2L
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
Join Kilpatricks Summer Program! Ranked #5 Program in the Nation
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP invites 1L law students to apply for our Summer Program for 2026 and 2027. Our program is designed to provide a meaningful and immersive experience that allows you to gain valuable skills while working with some of the worlds most innovative companies. A highlight of our program is our firm-wide Summer Associate Retreat focused on professional development and networking. Youll also get to be part of our commitment to our communities by engaging in pro bono and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer.
We are proud that our Summer Program is ranked #5 nationally by The American Lawyer 2025 Kilpatrick achieved perfect scores in eight categories including opportunities to do real work a high level of collegiality in the summer class the firms attorneys are people I would enjoy working with and an overall rating of the firm as a place to work.
We are currently seeking students with a demonstrated interest in one or more of the following practice areas:
- Trademark & Copyright Litigation and Counseling
- Corporate Transactions M&A & Securities; Commercial Finance; Investment Management & Broker-Dealer
- Litigation Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation
- Patent Litigation
- Patent Prosecution
What Were Looking For:
- Academic Excellence Demonstrated academic achievement
- Leadership Meaningful involvement and leadership in extracurricular activities
- Technical Backgrounds For Patent Prosecution roles a degree in a relevant technical field is required including:
- Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Physics Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics Biotechnology Biology Chemistry (Inorganic/Organic)
- Advanced STEM degrees are highly encouraged
Application Materials:
- Resume -
- Cover Letter - (Include any preferred office locations and practice areas)
- Law School Transcript (Once you have your transcript in January please send to Kristen Toth )
- Technical Transcript(s) (If applying for Patent Prosecution roles)
Explore Our Program:
Learn more about how Kilpatrick drives careers forward at .
Summer Program Office Locations:
Atlanta GA; Chicago IL; Dallas TX; Denver CO; Houston TX; Los Angeles CA; New York NY; Raleigh NC; San Francisco CA; Silicon Valley CA; Washington DC; Winston-Salem NC
Compensation:
We expect to pay a salary of $4327/week for this position.
Company Overview
Kilpatrick is a full-service international law firm with more than 670 attorneys practicing in 22 offices who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.
Kilpatrick is at the forefront of client service and on the cutting edge of law and technology. We help leaders create expand and protect the value of their businesses and most prized assets. With recognized strength in the technology sector and a full range of service offerings we deliver practical business-centric solutions built upon strong and enduring connections.
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race color religion sex or gender national origin age veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Please donotinclude your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Intellectual Property Law
- Securities Law
- Process Management
- Grant Writing
- CPT Coding
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Manufacturing
- Writing Skills
