Description:
Job Summary:An International Law Firm invites electrical engineering students to apply for a 10-week PAID internship in our Crowell Engineering in Law Program (CEIL), exploring a career in the world of intellectual property law. The CEIL Diversity Program is one of our many diversity programs aimed at promoting diversity at our Firm and in the legal profession.
Our talented CEIL Intern will support the Intellectual Property Group in patent-related matters. This position can be based in either our Washington, D.C., Chicago, or New York office with a full-time commitment to work 37.5 hours a week, 5 days a week over the internship period.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Our CEIL Intern will perform a variety of tasks and services that serve the intellectual property needs of the firm's clients. They include:
- Conducting research on various patent and technology law issues
- Analyzing new technologies
- Monitoring industry related news and advancements
- Reviewing patent applications and draft documents for attorney review
- Interfacing directly with attorneys help prepare materials for client meetings
Our CEIL program offers:
- A competitive starting salary
- Significant potential salary increases with program progression + eligible benefits
- Challenging work assignments on behalf of Fortune 100 and emerging companies
- Training and education on the patent laws that protect and govern inventions in the field of engineering
- Mentorship and career advice from industry-leading lawyers and engineers
- Networking and social activities
CEIL interns will:
- Become familiar with the latest electrical engineering and software technologies
- Be trained by and work directly with our intellectual property professionals
- Be assigned an experienced IP mentor through the program
- Develop research and writing skills and will become familiar with the latest electrical engineering and software technologies
- Have access to the tools necessary to be successful
Qualifications:
- Strong academic credentials
- Undergraduate students enrolled in electrical engineering programs from accredited engineering schools, currently in their junior or senior year. Master's Degree, and Ph.D. students will be considered
- Those with a genuine interest in a career supporting technical innovation and law
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient research skills and demonstrated analytical ability
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management and follow-up skills
- Strong initiative and is proactive in working with others
- Patience, creativity and discretion
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
