Job Description

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For the health and safety of the workforce, CROWELL & MORING LLP IS REQUIRING THAT ALL PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES PRESENT PROOF THAT THEY ARE FULLY-VACCINATED AND—IF ELIGIBLE—BOOSTED AGAINST COVID-19, OR SEEK A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS OR MEDICAL REASONS, PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.  PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE FULLY-VACCINATED BUT NOT YET ELIGIBLE FOR A BOOSTER SHOT WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A BOOSTER WITHIN ONE WEEK OF ELIGIBILITY AS A CONDITION OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.  “Crowell & Moring LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Crowell & Moring LLP will engage in the interactive process with candidates who are unable to be vaccinated and/or boosted due to a sincerely held religious belief or medical reasons and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Crowell & Moring is able to offer.”

JOB SUMMARY

Crowell & Moring LLP invites Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical 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 may be virtual, based in our Washington, D.C., or Chicago, IL offices, with a full-time commitment to work 37.5 hours a week, 5 days a week over the internship period. Our offices are located at 1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 or 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 3600, Chicago, IL 60611, respectively.

After applying, select candidates will be invited to interview. Hiring decisions are announced in late February/early March and the internship starts in May of the same year. For the 2022 program year, we will select one program participant.

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:

• Training in United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) procedures in order to assist clients in filing and obtaining US patents on their inventions.
• Evaluate USPTO actions against applications and develop strategies for responding.
• Analyze the technical aspects of patent applications to understand and distill the scientific basis of the invention.
• Draft technical summaries for attorney review.
• Research and report on patent filings in specific technical areas and monitor a technology area.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials.
• An undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an engineering or equivalent program from an accredited university and currently in their junior or senior year. Ph.D. student candidates will be considered as well. 
• Those with a genuine interest in a career supporting technical innovation and law.
• Those with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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.

Additional Information

OUR CEIL PROGRAM OFFERS:

• A competitive starting salary.
• Significant potential salary increases with program progression + eligible benefits.
• Challenging work assignments on behalf of leading Fortune 500 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:

• Receive training from—and work directly with—patent professionals.
• Learn of the latest cutting-edge technologies of our clients.  
• Obtain guidance from an individually-assigned and experienced patent mentor.
• Develop research and writing skills.
• Network with other engineering peers.
• Have access to the tools necessary to be successful.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED CANDIDATES:

• Interested applicants should submit their application with the following attachments:
• A resume with your cumulative GPA and expected graduation date (cover letter optional).
• A copy of your transcripts to-date.
• A personal statement (750 words or less) describing the applicant’s interest in this program highlighting strengths, and/or any obstacles that the applicant has overcome.
• Contact information for three academic or professional references.