The 2010 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program

The Loyola Patent Law Interview Program is a two-day interview program held in Chicago each summer that brings together patent law employers and law students from across the country to interview for summer associate positions and post-graduate employment. The 2010 Patent Law Interview Program will be held on Thursday, July 29 & Friday, July 30 at the Embassy Suites Chicago – Downtown/Lakefront at 511 North Columbus Drive in Downtown Chicago.

Each year roughly 1,500 law students register for the program, submit their resumes, and bid on interviews with the nation-wide employers that interest them. The program is entirely employer selected – which means that participating employers review the resumes submitted to them and choose the law students they are interested in interviewing at the program. Roughly half of the students registered for the program are selected for interviews each year.

Only law students are eligible to participate in the Patent Law Interview Program. It is not required that students be patent bar eligible to register for the program; however, many employers require patent bar eligibility as a qualification for bidding on interviews, and most employers strongly prefer patent bar eligible students. For more information on eligibility for the patent bar, please refer to the General Requirements Bulletin from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The Career Planning Office will pay the $35/student registration fee.  However, each student is responsible for paying their own transportation, lodging, and meals.

Student registration will open on Monday, February 15th and close on Monday, March 8th.

The student registration link will be located at: http://www.luc.edu/law/career/Patent_Program_-_Stu.html

The 2010 Patent Law Interview Program will be accepting registrations from:

  • JD students graduating in May/June 2011 (3Ls)
  • JD students graduating in May/June 2012 (2Ls)
  • JD students graduating in December 2010/January 2011 (3Ls)
  • JD students graduating in December 2011/January 2012 (2Ls)
  • Students in Intellectual Property LLM programs with anticipated graduation dates in 2011 and 2012 (LLMs)

Students who will graduate before the program is held in July 2010 and students who plan to graduate after May/June 2012 are not eligible for the 2010 Patent Law Interview Program.

Career Planning Announces Dining Etiquette Workshop

Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. — Dining Etiquette Luncheon: The Career Planning Office invites and encourages all law students to attend the following “Etiquette” Luncheon on Thursday, February 4 at the University of Akron’s Martin Center located at 105 Fir Hill. Please read the following description and follow the instructions to register. You must put down a $25 deposit when you make your reservation, but that will be refunded when you attend. SO, this event is free for all law students.

 Do you think you have what it takes to make a good first impression on a prospective employer?  In today’s economy you want to make sure you have the tools to stay ahead of the competition.  Learn and polish your etiquette and professional skills at the Center for Career Management’s “Wine, Dine, and How to Act Fine” Etiquette Lunch.

 This “crash course” highlights the basic elements of a full-course meal. Dining tips will be facilitated by a consultant specializing in etiquette and interviewing, as you enjoy a lunch of soup, salad, your choice of entrée, and dessert. Reservations for this event must be made by 4:59 p.m., Monday, February 1st, through the Center for Career Management, Simmons Hall 301 (330-972-7747).  Seating is limited so sign up early.

For more information and reservation details contact the Center for Career Management at 330-972-7747 or uaccm@uakron.edu. A $25 deposit (cash, credit card or Zip Card meal plan) is required when you register and will be refunded if you attend the event.  Those who reserve a meal, but do not attend, will forfeit their $25.  Faculty and alumni may also attend, but will pay the full $25.

Akron Bar Association Attorney Mentor Program

Sponsored by The Akron Bar Association University of Akron Liaison Committee with assistance from The Akron Law School Career Planning Office.

Are you a 1L student this semester?

Would you like to participate in a program that will enable you to meet local attorneys and learn more about the actual practice of law?

If so, this program is for you!!

Informational meetings are being held:

Wednesday, January 20th
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm and 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
in the law school lunchroom.

Pizza will be provided!

Come hear about political externships

The Bliss Institute for Applied Politics Presentation

Monday, November 16 at 12:15 P.M. – ROOM 133

Gail Garbrandt from The Ray C. Bliss Institute for Applied Politics will present information on work experiences and internships with local, state, and national party organizations, candidates, interest groups, or public officials. Past placements have included:

Local
Akron City Council
Stark County Republican Party
Summit County Child Support Agency
Summit County Democratic Party
Summit County Prosecutor
Summit County Republican Party
Various City Courts
Various Law Firms

Columbus, Ohio
Governor Strickland’s Office
League of Conservation Voters
Ohio Democratic Party
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio Republican Party
Ohio Senate
Various Governmental Agencies
Various Political Consulting Firms

Washington, D.C.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
Congressman Ralph Regula’s Office
Senator George Voinovich’s Office
Senator Sherrod Brown’s Office
The White House