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(Message started by: Yttrum on Aug 20^th, 2006, 9:25am)

Title: Volunteering at Law Firm
Post by Yttrum on Aug 20^th, 2006, 9:25am

My situation is that I have an avanced degree in science, have passed the USPTO registration exam, and have had no luck in finding a patent agent position. Since it seems that every job posting requires 1-2 years of experience, I'm considering offering to volunteer ~20 hours per week at a local IP law firm. I was wondering if anyone

Title: Re: Volunteering at Law Firm
Post by Yttrium on Aug 20^th, 2006, 9:35am

knows of people who have gained IP law experience in such a way?

If anyone has any suggestions or comments on the likelyhood of a law firm wanting free help, I would appreciate it.

Title: Re: Volunteering at Law Firm
Post by pingsj2004 on Aug 31^st, 2006, 4:09am

You may start a patent paralegal with a entry level to gain work experience. This is only for your reference