Job Description
Merchant & Gould is excited to partner with
Ecolab for the TCDIP 1L Clerkship and the 2025 Summer Associate Program.
The Summer Associate Program has been our primary source of new associates for many years.
The program is open to first-year and second-year law students of all backgrounds and is designed to provide a stimulating and diverse educational experience for exceptional law students nationwide. Summer Associates are given significant projects and work closely with the assigning attorney. In many ways, these work projects are similar to those given to new associates.
We believe it is imperative for Summer Associates to understand both the prosecution and litigation aspects of intellectual property law; as a result, Summer Associates are strongly encouraged to delve into both areas during the summer. Evaluations are conducted mid-summer and at summer's end. All Summer Associates are considered for full-time associate positions. Summer Associates can be located in Minneapolis.
Our weekly In-House Training Program is designed to provide exposure to as many practice areas as possible. Summer Associates are also invited to attend the monthly practice group meetings as well as the attorney training seminars.
Exciting social events (on large, small, formal, and informal scales) are planned throughout the summer. It is during the social events that many of the future professional relationships are founded, and long-lasting friendships are formed.
Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, life sciences or related degrees. Advanced degree and industry experience preferred. Scientific or technical background not required for litigation practice. Top 25% in undergrad and law school preferred. Law review or moot court a plus. Summer Associates are compensated $3,500 weekly.
To be considered, please provide a cover letter, resume, undergrad/law school transcripts, and a writing sample. Please visit MERCHANT & GOULD PC - Career Page (applytojob.com) to submit all application materials.
Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We encourage candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at
[email protected] .
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Internship, New year, Local area,