OVERVIEW
| WORK ASSIGNMENTS | MENTORS & TRAINING | SUMMER ACTIVITIES | FAQS
ON CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULE | CONTACT
OVERVIEW
Top IP firm. Cutting-edge cases. Extraordinary experience.
Imagine a collegial setting where one of the world's top intellectual property attorneys is your mentor, guiding you through projects with assignments on groundbreaking cases for high-profile clients. At Kenyon & Kenyon LLP, we have designed a comprehensive Summer Associates Program to give you a rich introduction to the inner workings of a highly sophisticated IP practice—from IP leaders responsible for inventing and redefining IP law itself.
WORK ASSIGNMENTS
Real world work assignments. 360º view.
You will get the chance to experience all aspects of our comprehensive IP practice, from litigation, prosecution, client counseling, and due diligence to licensing in the patent, trademark and copyright areas. You will also be given real world work assignments designed to give you a first-hand understanding of the dynamics of IP practice, as well as a snapshot of life as a first-year associate at Kenyon.
Assignments include work with:
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Busy litigation teams, with the opportunity to attend client meetings, draft motions and briefs, and view a deposition and trial
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Trademark and copyright attorneys, conducting legal research and assisting in the drafting of licensing agreements
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Patent prosecutors in your respective technical area to give you experience in patent, opinion and due diligence practice
MENTORS AND TRAINING
Teamwork. Collegiality. Guidance.
To help you acclimate to firm life, we pair you with a Partner and an Associate to serve as your Mentor and Buddy, respectively, throughout the summer. To guide you in your work and offer insight on your potential career at the firm, your weekly contact with them also provides a rare bird's-eye view into IP law as practiced by some of the leading IP attorneys.
You will also receive extensive training opportunities tailored to your interests and skills by our Director of Professional Development, including weekly seminars covering all aspects of the practice. Designed to provide you with new skill sets and a solid foundation to serve you throughout your career, seminars include:
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Litigation skills
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Licensing skills
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Patent application drafting
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Claims drafting
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Legal research in the IP practice
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Patent, trademark and copyright overview
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Opinion practice
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
On the town
Kenyon understands the value of work-life balance and plan a host of activities for you to enjoy out on the town. Some provide a casual setting for you to mingle with attorneys, peers and other legal minds, such as the NYC Bar Association's Lunch with a Judge series, and summer events hosted by Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, the New York State Bar Association, and the ACLU LGBT.
Other events feature a cross section of the city's many cultural highlights, including wine tasting dinners hosted by Gourmet Magazine's wine consultant, Broadway and Chamber Magic shows, and cooking classes at The Institute of Culinary Education. Similar events are organized by our DC and Silicon Valley offices.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a Summer Associate position?
If we conduct interviews on your campus (see On Campus Interview Schedule), please apply through your Career Development Office. If we do not visit your school, please email your resume, all transcripts and a writing sample to Kathleen Lynn, Director of Professional Recruiting, klynn@kenyon.com
How does the interview process work?
Once our on-campus interviewers meet with you, their evaluations and recommendations are reviewed by the firm's Hiring Committee who will then decide which students to invite back for in-office interviews. After completing in-house interviews, these additional evaluations will be reviewed again by the Hiring Committee and offers will be extended.
What are you looking for in an Associate?
Kenyon searches for the best talent from top law schools. We seek candidates with strong writing and interpersonal skills which will enable them to work productively and confidently with clients, co-counsel and opposing counsel. Candidates who thrive on interesting assignments, hard work and a collegial atmosphere will find a comfortable home at Kenyon.
How are assignments distributed?
A Summer Associate can receive assignments from the Director of Professional Recruiting, the various Practice Groups, and Summer Mentors or Buddies.
What training seminars are offered to Summer Associates?
Legal research in the IP practice
Patent litigation
Licensing skills
Patent, trademark and copyright overview
Patent application drafting
Opinion practice
Memo & brief writing
Claims drafting
35 USC
Trademark/copyright basics
What is the firm's evaluation process?
Assigning attorneys complete a “Project Evaluation Form” for each project completed and offer an oral evaluation to the Summer Associate who performed the work. We also encourage all Summer Associates to solicit comments at the end of each project.
ON CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
2012 summer associates program
We will be holding interviews for the 2012 Summer Associates Program beginning in July 2011. A list of law schools and job fairs can be accessed here.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kathleen Lynn
Director of Professional Recruiting
212-908-6177
klynn@kenyon.com