Electrical & Software 1L Summer Associate

Company: MERCHANT & GOULD PC
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Merchant & Gould is seeking a 1L Summer Associate to join our Electrical & Software practice group. Summer Associates can be located in Minneapolis, Denver, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Knoxville. The Summer Associate Program has been our primary source of new associates for many years. The program is open to first-year law students of all backgrounds and is designed to provide a stimulating and diverse educational experience for exceptional law students nationwide. Summer Associates are given significant projects and work closely with the assigning attorney. In many ways, these work projects are similar to those given to new associates. We believe it is imperative for Summer Associates to understand both the prosecution and litigation aspects of intellectual property law; as a result, Summer Associates are strongly encouraged to delve into both areas during the summer. Evaluations are conducted mid-summer and at summer's end. Our weekly In-House Training Program is designed to provide exposure to as many practice areas as possible. Summer Associates are also invited to attend the monthly practice group meetings as well as the attorney training seminars. Exciting social events (on large, small, formal, and informal scales) are planned throughout the summer. It is during the social events that many of the future professional relationships are founded, and long-lasting friendships are formed. Electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics degree required. Programming or electrical design experience preferred. Top 25% in undergrad and law school preferred. To be considered, please provide a cover letter, resume, undergrad/law school transcripts, and a writing sample. Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We encourage candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@merchantgould.com or 1-612-332-5300. Powered by JazzHR 4WNF9Uh5Gm

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