2027 Summer Associate – Life Sciences Partnering at Cooley

The role

Cooley LLP is seeking JD 2028 students for summer associate roles in its Life Sciences Corporate Partnering and Licensing practice. This role is ideal for students with exceptional academic achievement and a strong interest in learning about new technologies, particularly within the biotechnology and medical fields.

What you'll do

Work on a wide range of licensing-related transactions including research collaborations, territory-specific licenses, co-development agreements, spin-out transactions, asset divestitures, joint ventures, and options to license or acquire

What we're looking for

JD 2028 student status

Exceptional academic achievement

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Strong legal research and writing skills

Sound judgment with proven problem-solving skills

Initiative, motivation, and a service-oriented mindset

Meaningful prior work experience

Extracurricular or leadership activities engagement

Ability to work effectively in team settings

An entrepreneurial, business-minded perspective

An interest in learning about and understanding new technologies

Technical background, particularly in biology, chemistry, medicine, or something similar· nice to have

Patent prosecution experience or knowledge of patent law· nice to have

Benefits

Annualized salary of $225,000

Semi-monthly base pay of $9,375.00

2027 Summer Associate – Life Sciences Partnering

The role

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