Description:
Finnegan is hiring a 1L summer associate (JD Class of 2028) to join our Trademark, Copyright, Advertising & Privacy Practice Group during our 2026 Summer Associate Program in our Palo Alto office.Finnegan's professionals, who help companies build and protect brands, are known for their experience, sophistication, creativity, and depth. Our practice includes an enviable core of experienced attorneys, legal assistants, and staff professionals, including portfolio managers and in-house investigators. Our extensive experience with virtually every type of product and service and every facet of brand protection helps us advise clients on the best path to protect, advocate, and leverage their IP assets. This team-oriented approach has resulted in consecutive top-tier rankings for our practices by respected publications such as Managing Intellectual Property, The Legal 500, and World Trademark Review.
Weekly compensation is $4,327/week.
Application Criteria
- Demonstrated interest in trademark, copyright, advertising, and privacy matters.
- Minimum 3.5 undergraduate GPA.
- Top 20% of law class required.
- Prior trademark experience is a plus.
Students MUST submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts, and a writing sample.
Only apply to one office. Please apply to your first office preference. You may note your willingness to work in additional offices in your cover letter.
