Law Student and Patent Engineers

A. Candidates can apply through our Careers Page by selecting a practice group that aligns with their interests. If applying for multiple positions, separate applications are required. Applicants are asked to rank up to three office preferences and upload a resume, undergraduate transcript, and a current law school transcript when it becomes available. Updates to the application can be made using the link in the confirmation email that is sent upon application submission; in case of technical issues, applicants should contact Legal Recruiting Assistant, Holly Yeager, and include updated materials.

A. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Callback interviews are typically conducted in-person, and last about 3-3.5 hours, though timing may vary by office. Due to the high volume of applications, status inquiries cannot be accommodated, but candidates facing offer deadlines from other employers should contact the recruiter for the office to which they applied.

A. Yes, the Foley Fellowship Program is awarded during the 2L summer and provides a $50,000 fellowship to students who demonstrate, through a personal statement, how they would contribute to diversity of perspectives at the firm. Fellows participate in the 10-week Summer Associate Program. To apply for the Foley Fellowship, please click here. 

A. The program is a 10-week, in-person experience, typically running from mid-May through late July. Summer associates gain hands-on experience through substantive assignments via an open-market system, participate in Foley Academy professional development programs, and build relationships through office events, networking opportunities, and a firmwide summer associate retreat.

A. Summer associates receive a broad range of substantive assignments, including client matters and pro bono work, which the firm strongly encourages. While assignments are primarily aligned with each summer associate’s designated practice group, Foley’s open-market assignment system also provides opportunities to gain exposure to other practice areas and types of work, fostering a well-rounded and comprehensive summer experience. Typical assignments may include legal research, drafting documents, attending depositions, interviewing inventors for patent applications, and observing hearings, negotiations, and client meetings.

A. Yes, summer associates receive ongoing feedback throughout the summer, including formal evaluations conducted during mid-summer and end-of-summer review meetings, complemented by regular informal feedback and mentorship from supervising attorneys and other lawyers with whom they work.

A. Summer associates have access to Foley Academy training programs covering legal research, writing, professional responsibility, AI and legal technology, and foundational legal practice skills. Additional professional development opportunities include skills-based workshops, panels with firm leaders, and programming focused on long-term career development, including bar exam preparation and professional growth.

A. Yes. Foley’s open-market assignment system allows summer associates to take on projects across multiple offices, providing opportunities to collaborate with attorneys throughout the firm, build cross-office relationships, and gain broader exposure to Foley’s national platform.

A. Summer associates receive a salary at an annualized rate of $225,000, prorated for the 10-week program. In addition, summer associates are eligible for paid holidays, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and any benefits required by applicable federal, state, or local law.

A. For questions regarding the application process, applicants should reach out to the Legal Recruiting professional supporting their office of interest. A list of office-specific recruiting contacts is provided below.