Summer Associate - 2026 1L & 2027 2L

Job Summary

Join Kilpatrick’s Summer Program! Ranked #5 Program in the Nation

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP invites 1L law students to apply for our Summer Program for 2026 and 2027. Our program is designed to provide a meaningful and immersive experience that allows you to gain valuable skills while working with some of the world’s most innovative companies. A highlight of our program is our firm-wide Summer Associate Retreat focused on professional development and networking. You’ll also get to be part of our commitment to our communities by engaging in pro bono and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer.

We are proud that our Summer Program is ranked #5 nationally by The American Lawyer Magazine. In 2025, Kilpatrick achieved perfect scores in eight categories, including opportunities to do real work, a high level of collegiality in the summer class, the firm’s attorneys are people I would enjoy working with, and an overall rating of the firm as a place to work.

We are currently seeking students with a demonstrated interest in one or more of the following practice areas:

• Trademark & Copyright Litigation and Counseling
• Corporate Transactions – M&A & Securities; Commercial Finance; Investment Management & Broker-Dealer
• Litigation – Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation
• Patent Litigation
• Patent Prosecution

What We’re Looking For:

• Academic Excellence – Demonstrated academic achievement
• Leadership – Meaningful involvement and leadership in extracurricular activities
• Technical Backgrounds – For Patent Prosecution roles, a degree in a relevant technical field is required, including:
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering
• Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry (Inorganic/Organic)
• Advanced STEM degrees are highly encouraged

Application Materials:

• Resume - Required
• Cover Letter - Required (Include any preferred office locations and practice areas)
• Law School Transcript (Once you have your transcript in January, please send to Kristen Toth – [email protected])
• Writing Sample
• Technical Transcript(s) (If applying for Patent Prosecution roles)

Explore Our Program:

Learn more about how Kilpatrick drives careers forward at www.KilpatrickDriveYourCareer.com.

Summer Program Office Locations:

Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Washington, DC; Winston-Salem, NC

Compensation:

We expect to pay a salary of $4,327/week for this position.

Company Overview

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 670 attorneys practicing in 22 offices who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick is at the forefront of client service and on the cutting edge of law and technology. We help leaders create, expand, and protect the value of their businesses and most prized assets. With recognized strength in the technology sector and a full range of service offerings, we deliver practical, business-centric solutions built upon strong and enduring connections.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.

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