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Summer Associate – 2027 1L & 2028 2L

Kilpatrick Townsen

Summer Associate – 2027 1L & 2028 2L

September 16, 2026
Location: US-GA-Atlanta
Practice: Firm

 

Join Kilpatrick’s Summer Program! 

 

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP invites 1L law students (Class of 2029) to apply for our 2027 and 2028 Summer Program. Our nationally recognized Summer Program is designed to provide a meaningful and immersive experience that allows you to gain valuable skills while working with some of the world’s most innovative companies. A highlight of our program is our firm-wide Summer Associate Retreat focused on professional development and networking. You’ll also get to be part of our commitment to our communities by engaging in pro bono and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer.

 


 

We are currently seeking students with an interest in the following teams and locations:

 

Atlanta Intellectual Property (Trademark & Copyright; Patent Prosecution; Patent Litigation) Corpora

 

What We’re 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 – Required
  • Cover Letter – Required (Include any preferred office locations and practice areas)
  • Law School Transcript – (Once you have your transcript, please submit through this form)
  • Technical Transcript(s) – (If applying for patent roles)
  • Writing Sample – Optional but preferred

 


 

Explore Our Program:

 

Learn more about how Kilpatrick drives careers forward at www.KilpatrickDriveYourCareer.com.

 


 

Compensation:

 

We expect to pay a salary of $4,327/week for this position.