Summer Associate in Boston, MA

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Boston, MA

Summer Associate in Boston, MA

Summer Associate

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2026 Summer Associate – Life Sciences Partnering
Job Title: 2L Summer Associate – Life Sciences Partnering
H1: Join **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Life Sciences Partnering Practice as a 2L Summer Associate
H2: Gain Hands-On Experience in Life Sciences Corporate Partnering and Licensing

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a leading law firm, is seeking 2L summer associates to join our Life Sciences Corporate Partnering and Licensing practice. This opportunity is available in our Boston, Palo Alto, and San Diego offices. If you are interested in other locations, please indicate in the application notes.

- Dedicated team of 40+ corporate partnering and licensing lawyers
- Internationally recognized senior team members
- Wide range of licensing-related transactions in various fields of technology
- Expected annualized salary of $225,000

Requirements:
- Technical background in biology, chemistry, medicine, or related fields
- Interest in learning about new technologies
- Patent prosecution experience or knowledge of patent law is a plus

Summer Associate Program:
- Hands-on training with meaningful experience
- Real assignments, interactive skills training, and participation in practice group meetings
- Midpoint and final reviews, along with real-time feedback from lawyers

You asked, we answered:
- Learn more about Cooley's summer associate program and frequently asked questions
- Apply through Cooley Direct and specify your area of interest
- Attend Seascape Weekend at the start of the program for training, team building, and networking

Summer Events:
- Each office has a calendar of events to foster connections and showcase Cooley culture
- Activities may include cooking classes, community service, sailing, and more

Law Student FAQ:
- No split summers with other law firms allowed
- Opportunities for 1Ls through diversity fellowship and patent summer program
- Encouraged to participate in pro bono work
- Realistic work assignments related to ongoing client matters
- Robust training program throughout the summer

- Mentors provided for each summer associate
- Midsummer and final evaluations, along with real-time feedback
- Social events hosted by each office
- Current annualized salary for 2025 US summer associates is $225,000
- Clerkship bonus and advanced class year standing available for eligible associates
- Bonus available for JD/MBA graduates

Join **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Life Sciences Partnering Practice as a 2L Summer Associate and gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of corporate partnering and licensing. With a dedicated team of experienced lawyers, a robust training program, and a competitive salary, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Apply today and take the first step towards a successful legal career at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..