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Educational Opportunities

Browse educational programs, mentorship, and professional development opportunities in intellectual property law.

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  • ADAPT Mentorship Program

    ADAPT.Legal

    Online Program

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    The yearlong program will provide mentees the opportunity to meet with mentors (networking!) from member companies and law firms to learn about different aspects of IP careers, how to navigate one's way to an IP career, and how to succeed in the field.

    Eligibility as listed
    "Currently, the ADAPT Mentorship Program is targeting science and engineering majors who are eligible to become patent attorneys."

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  • Cocktail Reception & Career Exploration

    Choate, Hall & Stewart

    In-person networking event in Boston, MA

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    Cocktail Reception and Career Exploration event

    Eligibility as listed
    Graduate students and post-docs with specialties in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering

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  • Finnegan IP University

    Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner

    Online Program

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    The free February 2025 Finnegan IP University cohort began February 5 and offered four weeks of online programming for undergraduate and graduate STEM students. Sessions covered IP rights, patent application drafting and prosecution, and career paths. The program also offered opportunities to meet IP professionals.

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  • Harrity Academy

    Harrity & Harrity

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    Harrity Academy offers a free, self-paced course in patent application drafting, with examples focused on electrical and mechanical inventions.

    Eligibility as listed
    The provider lists a technical degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or an equivalent field; USPTO registration or eligibility to sit for the U.S. patent bar; and U.S. residence. See the program page for the complete criteria.

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  • Patent Pathways

    Online Program

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    For February–July 2027, Patent Pathways describes a free virtual program with evening sessions, practical patent exercises, independent study, and patent bar preparation. See the provider for the cohort schedule and application information.

    Eligibility as listed
    For February–July 2027, the provider lists Category A engineering, computer science, or physics degrees from a U.S. college or university (or a U.S. equivalency evaluation), and a Ph.D. for applicants with life science degrees. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at application, eligible to sit for the patent bar without having passed it or registered with the USPTO, able to commit to the full schedule, and not working full-time at a law firm. See the provider for complete cohort requirements.
    Scholarships and financial support
    For the February–July 2027 cohort, Patent Pathways provides free virtual instruction, mentorship, patent bar preparation, and financial support covering participants' patent bar expenses. See the provider for complete program terms.

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  • School of Fish

    Fish & Richardson

    Online seminars and in-person programming in Washington, D.C.

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    School of Fish is a free educational program offered by Fish & Richardson that introduces undergraduate and graduate STEM students to careers in intellectual property law. The program combines virtual seminars with in-person programming, career advising, and networking opportunities. Program dates, eligibility, and financial benefits should be confirmed with the provider for each cohort.

    Eligibility as listed
    The provider invites undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a science or engineering degree. Check the program page for cohort-specific eligibility.
    Scholarships and financial support
    2026–2027 cohort: the provider lists a $1,000 scholarship, assistance with LSAT or Patent Office exam fees, and travel and lodging coverage for in-person programming.
    Additional notes
    2026–2027 cohort: Virtual seminars October 2–30, 2026, followed by in-person programming in Washington, D.C., the week of January 4, 2027. Applications for the 2026 intake are closed.

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  • SLW Academy

    Online Program

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    Our courses provide the foundation in Intellectual Property Law for the United States. Upon completion of the curriculum in the Academy, students can apply for a Certificate of Completion.

    Eligibility as listed
    Separate courses for high school students, undergraduate/graduate students in science and engineering, and law students or law graduates.

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  • The Inventor's Patent Academy

    Invent Together

    Online Program

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    This completely free e-learning course will help you understand the patenting process and prepare you to apply for a patent of your own.

    Eligibility as listed
    Intended audience is inventors seeking to self-file a patent but still has information that may be valuable to possible future patent agents.

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