Description:

Are you a dynamic 2L looking for an action-packed, real-life taste of practicing law? Look no further! Quarles is currently accepting applications for our 2025 Summer Associate Program. We are looking for Patent Bar-Eligible candidates with degrees in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science. This position is available in our Chicago, Madison, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, or Washington, DC offices. In your cover letter, please identify the cities in which you are interested.

Join us for a 10-week immersive experience that will give you insights into the legal profession and allow you to connect with our talented team.

What You'll Experience:

Real Work Exposure: Get hands-on experience in substantive practice areas. Attend client meetings, depositions, court hearings, and other proceedings with our experienced attorneys.
Individualized Tutoring: Receive personalized feedback on your writing skills to enhance your legal communication.
Dedicated Mentorship: Benefit from the guidance and support of a dedicated mentor who will help you navigate your summer experience.
Professional Development: Access a variety of resources and educational opportunities to support your growth as a future attorney.

Why Quarles?
Our summer program isn't just about work—it's about building connections. We hire Summer Associates with the expectation they can become future Partners at our firm. While the bar is high for offers to join us as a Summer Associate, the vast majority of our second-year Summer Associates receive offers to return as Entry Level Associates. Discover what it's like to practice law as a Quarles lawyer, meet our wonderful people, and find your place with us.

So, what are you waiting for?
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and unofficial transcripts.

DEI @ Quarles
At Quarles, every person counts, every day. We are routinely ranked among the best law firms for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we have the awards to prove it. But inclusion is about more than just accolades - it's about you. We have robust policies and programs to recruit, train and support attorneys and business professionals including inclusive benefits, business and employee resource groups, and a holistic, wellness-focused learning and development curriculum.

Our mission to foster a positive and inclusive environment starts with our commitment to diversity at the highest levels of leadership. We are leaders in mentoring and developing our people and our consistent elevation of underrepresented lawyers and professionals to the most senior leadership positions at our firm sets the tone: we value the unique experiences and perspectives of each team member and are committed to helping everyone at Quarles reach their full potential.

The fine print matters to us.
Quarles is a fair and equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ancestry or against qualified handicapped persons, qualified disabled veterans or any other protected category. We recruit, hire and promote individuals without regard to these characteristics.

Quarles is an equal opportunity employer.