Add Carlson Caspers to your application list if you want to do sophisticated intellectual property work, and especially if you don’t want to live in a large metropolitan area. Based in Minneapolis, the firm hires largely from the University of Minnesota, but more importantly looks at academic achievement, technical knowledge, and a desire to put down roots in-state. Employees are friendly, and camaraderie comes easy in the small office. People enjoy time with each other, both at work and at social events. Partners treat associates well, welcome associate input on cases, and encourage associates to assume greater work product responsibility. The firm does not offer any official training for new associates, but expects them to seek skill development sessions on their own and to lear...