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Summer Associate Program

Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP

Stephanie Elovitz
Director of Recruiting
972.628.4544  
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What former Summer Associates say about their experience:

“The attorneys at MWM guided my thinking to always start with – when we think of solutions, we always keep our clients’ goals in mind”
IP Clerk, 2021

“The attorney mentors provided freedom and responsibility in projects that helped me seek out different solutions, utilize creativity, and challenge myself—which, in turn, allowed me to grow in confidence and knowledge, as if I were a young associate.”
Complex Litigation/Dispute Resolution Clerk, 2021

“Through two summers at MWM, I have found the work to be engaging and the people welcoming, and very indicative of what a career with the firm could look like.”
Corporate Clerk, 2021

“The firm’s culture is inspirational — friendly, motivated, and hard-working.”
Complex Litigation/Dispute Resolution Clerk, 2021

“I loved that I was encouraged to bring my own opinions and reasoning to my assignments.”
IP Clerk, 2021

“Through a variety of project experiences during my clerkship, I grew considerable strategist skills, and, in the process, my legal knowledge and efficiency have significantly increased.”
Complex Litigation/Dispute Resolution Clerk, 2021

“Great collaborative team environment.”
Corporate Clerk, 2021

“I was most excited at having an opportunity to use my language skills to assist in a litigation matter outside the patent prosecution area.”
IP Clerk, 2021

“The mentoring attorneys and partners spend time and effort explaining the assignments, answering questions, and sharing valuable feedback.”
IP Clerk, 2021

We are now receiving applications for our Summer 2022 Program.

Get a sense of what life would be like working at Munck Wilson Mandala, the only full-service law firm selected to Inc. Best Workplaces 2020. As an MWM Summer Associate, you will explore and experience our dynamic firm, our community, and the clients we serve – from startups to Fortune 50 companies. The associate clerkship is typically 6 weeks and we offer first and second half summer sessions.

Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial energy allows each Summer Associate exceptional opportunities to work on a variety of projects with many of our practice groups. Your summer experience at the firm will give you a realistic view of what it is like to practice law here.

An introduction to the firm’s culture is a crucial element of MWM’s summer program. We encourage our summer associates to get to know each other and offer social activities and events to provide extra engagement opportunities with the partners and associates across the firm. MWM believes that mentorship and feedback are key components of an associate’s early career development. All of this ensures our summer associates receive quality training and development, experience client-driven work within team environments, and celebrate new relationships at a variety of social events.

Join MWM and see why #WeAreTheDifference.

We currently hire Summer Associates for the following practice groups:

• Complex Litigation/Dispute Resolution

• Intellectual Property Law & Technology

• Corporate Law

• Employment & Labor Law

• Large Loss Property Subrogation

 

MWM is currently interviewing for Summer 2022 Associate sessions for the following positions:

Intellectual Property/Patent Prosecution Clerk – 2L (Class of 2023)

Munck Wilson Mandala is looking for a 2L law student to serve as a summer clerk in its intellectual property practice, focusing on patent prosecution. Candidates should be in the top 25% of their class and must have an advanced science, math or engineering undergraduate degree (preferably electrical engineering, computer science, or physics).  The clerkship will be for 6 weeks in the Dallas, Texas office.

Please submit cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample to Stephanie Elovitz, Director of Recruiting, at recruitment@munckwilson.com.

Munck Wilson Mandala is a technology-focused law firm with offices in Dallas, Austin and Marshall, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, and offers full-service counsel in the areas of intellectual property litigation, complex commercial litigation, intellectual property portfolio development, corporate transactions and securities, and employment law. Munck Wilson Mandala represents clients from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Learn more about the firm at http://www.munckwilson.com.

Labor & Employment Clerk – 2L (Class of 2023)

Munck Wilson Mandala is looking for a 2L law student to serve as a summer clerk in its labor and employment practice. Candidates must be in the top 25% of the class and will preferably demonstrate strong written and oral advocacy skills, such as law review, moot court, mock trial, or similar experience. The clerkship will be for 6 weeks in the Dallas, Texas office.

Please submit cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample to Stephanie Elovitz, Director of Recruiting, at recruitment@munckwilson.com.

Munck Wilson Mandala is a technology-focused law firm with a powerful litigation team that represents clients in patent, trade secret, trademark and other intellectual property disputes as well as high stakes and complex commercial litigation.  In 2018, Texas Lawyer named Munck Wilson Mandala a Litigation Department of the Year.  The firm has offices in Dallas, Austin and Marshall, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, and offers full-service counsel in the areas of intellectual property litigation, complex commercial litigation, intellectual property portfolio development, corporate transactions and securities, and employment law. Munck Wilson Mandala represents clients from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Learn more about the firm at http://www.munckwilson.com.

The following clerkships have already been filled for 2022 and applications are no longer accepted.

Litigation Clerk – 2L (Class of 2023)

Munck Wilson Mandala is looking for a 2L law student to serve as a summer clerk in its litigation practice (commercial, intellectual property and employment). Candidates must be in the top 25% of the class and will preferably demonstrate strong written and oral advocacy skills, such as law review, moot court, mock trial, or similar experience. The clerkship will be for 6 weeks in the Dallas, Texas office.

This clerkship has already been filled for 2022 and applications are no longer accepted.

Munck Wilson Mandala is a technology-focused law firm with a powerful litigation team that represents clients in patent, trade secret, trademark and other intellectual property disputes as well as high stakes and complex commercial litigation.  In 2018, Texas Lawyer named Munck Wilson Mandala a Litigation Department of the Year.  The firm has offices in Dallas, Austin and Marshall, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, and offers full-service counsel in the areas of intellectual property litigation, complex commercial litigation, intellectual property portfolio development, corporate transactions and securities, and employment law. Munck Wilson Mandala represents clients from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Learn more about the firm at http://www.munckwilson.com.

Corporate Clerk – 2L (Class of 2023)

Munck Wilson Mandala is looking for a 2L law student to serve as a summer clerk in its corporate practice. Candidates must be in the top 25% of the class and will preferably demonstrate strong written advocacy skills, such as law review or similar experience. The clerkship will be for 6 weeks in the Dallas, Texas office.

This clerkship has already been filled for 2022 and applications are no longer accepted.

Munck Wilson Mandala is a technology-focused law firm with offices in Dallas, Austin and Marshall, Texas, and Los Angeles, California.  The firm offers full-service counsel in the areas of intellectual property litigation, complex commercial litigation, intellectual property portfolio development, corporate transactions and securities, and employment law. Munck Wilson Mandala represents clients from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Learn more about the firm at http://www.munckwilson.com.

Subrogation Clerk – 2L (Class of 2023)

Munck Wilson Mandala is looking for a 2L law student to serve as a summer clerk in its subrogation practice. This contingency litigation practice involves representing large industrial client across the U.S. in matters and issues regularly encountered in large property loss subrogation, such as:

  • Building/Roof/Crane Collapses
  • Catastrophe Losses/Hurricanes
  • Construction Defects
  • Electrical/Mechanical/System Failures
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Industrial Equipment Failures

Candidates should be in the top third of their class and will preferably demonstrate strong written and oral advocacy skills, such as law review, moot court, mock trial, or similar experience.  The clerkship will be for 6 weeks in the Dallas, Texas office.

This clerkship has already been filled for 2022 and applications are no longer accepted.

Munck Wilson Mandala is a technology-focused law firm with offices in Dallas, Austin and Marshall, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, and offers full-service counsel in the areas of intellectual property litigation, complex commercial litigation, intellectual property portfolio development, corporate transactions and securities, and employment law. Munck Wilson Mandala represents clients from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Learn more about the firm at http://www.munckwilson.com.

Student Recruiting

As part of the recruiting process, MWM takes part in on-campus recruiting programs offered at the law schools that surround our locations nationwide, as well as OCI resume collections. Our on-campus recruiting efforts are designed to best identify students who are eager to seize opportunities and we encourage each MWM summer associate candidate to pursue areas of practice that excites them. Check your campus recruiting office for information regarding an MWM visit.