Celebrating an Inclusive Talent Pipeline
August 11-13, 2026
Finnegan is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for the Finnegan IP Summit, an initiative to increase the number of law students from underrepresented communities of all backgrounds and experiences to pursue careers in intellectual property (“IP”) law. All interested law students (incoming and current) are welcome to apply.
What is the Finnegan IP Summit?
The Finnegan IP Summit is a multi-day immersion program during which law students travel to Washington, DC, and participate in educational programming, networking events, and hands-on workshops with IP professionals from across the community, including Finnegan, corporations, judiciary, and government. The program may include site visits.
Is there a cost involved?
The program is free to the students, and Finnegan will cover travel costs and meals.
Application Deadlines
Current law students - March 31, 2026
Incoming law students - April 30, 2026
Summit Dates & Location
August 11-13, 2026 (travel days: August 10 and 14)
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
901 New York Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Questions
Please email ip.events@finnegan.com.
Submitting applications for 2026 Finnegan IP Summit
Finnegan is accepting applications for the Finnegan IP Summit. The Summit has been a driving force in advancing opportunities for a broad cross-section of talented and diversified law students of all backgrounds and experiences from underrepresented communities interested in IP law and to jump start their careers in IP. From its beginning, the Finnegan IP Summit has as one of its many goals, to increase the number of students from underrepresented communities pursuing careers in IP law.
To be considered, you must submit the following:
- resume (GPA required)
- statement of interest
Application Deadlines: March 31, 2026 for current law students; April 30, 2026 for incoming law students.