We are reaching out to law school career services teams and IP law faculty to help connect students with timely, practical resources as they consider IP career paths. We would be grateful if you would follow and share our AIPLA’s Student LinkedIn page, where we post student-focused opportunities and updates, like:
- Information about relevant job fairs, including programs such as Loyola’s Patent Interview Program
- Career insights to help you explore IP paths
- IP-focused events and programs just for law students
- Mentorship, competition, and engagement opportunities available to law students
- Online student spotlights
- Information about how AIPLA membership can help students build an IP career
We also hope you will share an upcoming FREE AIPLA webinar with incoming 1Ls and returning 2Ls who may be curious about IP law or preparing for fall interviews.
The program, “Intellectual Property Law 101: Your Gateway to a High-Impact Legal Career,” will take place on August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
This program is designed for students who are already interested in IP and for those who are just beginning to explore how law intersects with technology, business, innovation, and creativity. Students will receive a practical, accessible introduction to one of the legal profession’s most dynamic and fast-evolving practice areas.
Why Attend?
- Demystify the Practice: Gain a foundational understanding of Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets—and how they operate in the real world.
- Map Your Career Path: Explore the many different careers in IP and discover the unique role each plays in the broader IP ecosystem.
- Build Your Network Early: Learn how to connect with the AIPLA student community and established mentors who can help students explore opportunities and build relationships early in law school.
Registration information is available here: https://www.aipla.org/detail/event/2026/08/13/default-calendar/intellectual-property-law-101–your-gateway-to-a-high-impact-legal-career