Category: Careers
An MSL Moment
Every so often, a student comes to us with an “ah-ha” moment in which the value of the MSL in their workplace becomes so blatantly clear. Combining their STEM backgrounds with their newfou... Read More
What Is Industry Associates Night?
Among the many events leading up to Convocation, there is one evening that helps soon-to-be MSL grads with their future plans: Industry Associates Night. The premier MSL event of the year brings toget... Read More
A Sample of this Semester’s Career Panels
Throughout the semester, the MSL students were invited to a series of events that exposed them to different career options. Here are a few of the panels that provided guidance, advice, and inspiration... Read More
Notes from the Annual DPELC Entrepreneurship Law Conference
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Annual Entrepreneurship Law Conference is designed as a forum to explore various legal issues that entrepreneurs face when considering new ventures. The day... Read MoreLessons Learned from the Regulatory Roles in Industry Panel
This term, the MSL program has been hosting several career advancement-focused events that highlight different paths graduates may take. This week, the focus was on regulatory roles in startups, the p... Read MoreThe Patent Bar as a Gateway to a Career as a Patent Agent
On Friday, the MSL students had the chance to hear from three patent agents to discuss the patent bar, their career, and the professional opportunities in patent law. The panelists were Natalie Kaplan... Read More
IP Careers: Patent Examiner and Trademark Examining Attorney
As part of the Regional Seminar of the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional US Patent and Trademark Office hosted by the Law School, MSL students were treated to a special panel on the role of the patent ... Read MoreTips for the Patent Bar Exam from MSL Alumni
If you’re interested in becoming a patent agent or attorney, then you need to cross off one major to-do: take and pass the Patent Bar Examination. You don’t need a JD to take the exam but ... Read More