The Intellectual Property and Technology Center offers interactions between students and practitioners by hosting speaker programs at the school, augmenting student invitations to bar events and CLE programs, and creating social opportunities for students to mingle with attorneys. These interactions are likely to lead to discussions about externships or post-graduation employment opportunities for students.
In addition to building student contacts with practicing attorneys and alumni, the center provides students with opportunities for engagement with the subject matter during the course of their studies. The variety of programs related to IP and technology law that the center is able to sponsor, including discussions with IP and technology-focused faculty doing interesting work at other institutions, will enrich students' educational experiences. The center brings together IP and technology-interested students and connecting them with other students with similar interests encourages and supports them in pursuing their passions.
The Center’s programs and symposia offer invaluable benefits to students, alumni and the broader legal community. Launched in 2023, the Center has already made significant strides with its inaugural program, “Intellectual Property Practice in the Age of Emerging Technologies” panel discussion. This discussion brought together a cross-section of the intellectual property community, including IP scholars, law firm practitioners, in-house counsel and policy makers.
Washburn Law's intellectual property program is designed to provide comprehensive support to students pursuing IP law careers. Our specialized curriculum includes a certificate in intellectual property law, allowing students to focus their studies on this critical area and gain a competitive edge in the job market.
Students benefit from hands-on training through externships with leading organizations and involvement in student organizations such as the Washburn Intellectual Property Law Society (WIPLS). These opportunities enable students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, develop professional networks, and build practical skills that are directly applicable to their future careers.
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