Re: Need advice for job in chemical ip law

Subject: Re: Re: Need advice for job in chemical ip law

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: : I am looking for a job in ip law in the Boston area. I have a PhD in chemistry with an extensive background in synthetic (organic and inorganic) and materials chemistry. I have worked for 1.5 yrs in a foreign national lab, two yrs as a post-doctoral researcher at MIT and nearly two years in my current position in industry. I have recently passed the Oct patent bar (via home study) and have begun to assist our in-house council on a part-time basis. I really enjoy ip law and want to find a place where I can learn it full-time. Should I go through a search firm or apply directly on my own? I have heard many horror stories about search firms thus I am apprehensive about going this route. I am willing to work at any firm or company which will give me a start in the field, pay a reasonable salary and give me the opportunity to attend evening law school. Where do I have a better chance to land a job: company ip dept or ip law firm? : : Please help! Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! : : A : Dear A, : From what you say my instincts say that you should start from what you want for youself, then shop around. : Search Firms may or may not be alright for you. They specialize in getting the jobs. They live on the fees for the jobs they place. As I understand it, they get paid for placement. With the patent bar behind you and the skills you say you have cold calls may get you interviews or a job. No matter what you will have to adapt to the routine. : Even the law field is shrinking a bit now but your specialized skills may be in big demand. : Good luck, : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : America On line Instant Messenger screen name artauslander : ELAINE'S Workshop(sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive(sm)

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