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2L IP Summer Associates and First Year Associates for 2027 – Intellectual Property Department

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Chicago, IL Intern
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30 offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.


Dinsmore is accepting resumes for our 2027 Summer program and 2027 first year Associate class for positions in our Intellectual Property Department in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Dayton, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and San Diego, California. A technical background is required for patent positions and we are looking for students with patent-bar-eligible undergraduate degrees. Students without a technical background will be considered for potential IP litigation or trademark/copyright positions.


Interested students graduating law school in 2027 and 2028 must be able to demonstrate high academic achievements in law school and undergraduate school, excellent research and writing abilities, extracurricular involvement and/or employment history (preferably in leadership positions), maturity, ability to accept responsibility, and strong interpersonal skills.


Dinsmore’s Intellectual Property Department includes a group of 100 intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, Miami, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.


The weekly salary range for Summer Associates is $3,500 - $3,650 and varies by location. The salary range for first year Associates is $172,000 to $187,000. For more detailed information about the firm, please visit www.dinsmore.com.


Please send your cover letter, resume, and law school, graduate or undergraduate transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, OH 45202, email to dinsmore.legalrecruiting@dinsmore.com, or click apply.


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Salary : $172,000 - $187,000

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