Applications for the George P. McAndrew Technical Fellowship have closed for the 2024 year. For the year 2025, we will open the applications in Fall of 2024.
The George P. McAndrews Technical Fellowship will be awarded to one qualified 1L student who is interested in pursuing a career in IP law in Chicago and possesses an eligible degree in science or engineering in either of the following technical fields:
- Undergraduate (or greater) degrees in electrical or computer engineering
- Master’s degrees (or greater) in biochemistry or life science fields (e.g., organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, etc.)
In addition to a competitive summer associate salary, the recipient will receive a fellowship amount of $15,000.
The recipient will gain valuable experience in areas such as patent litigation in federal district courts, administrative tribunals, and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and in patent prosecution, due diligence, licensing, and intellectual property transactions. To facilitate the individual’s professional growth and learning, senior-level attorneys at McAndrews will serve as mentors to the recipient, who will also be eligible to receive an offer to return to McAndrews for the firm’s 2L summer associate experience.
Please direct all other inquiries to:
Human Resources
(312) 775.8192
recruiting@mcandrews-ip.com