Finnegan IP University - Become a Technical Specialist at Finnegan

Finnegan IP University is a free virtual series that introduces students to exciting career opportunities available as Technical Specialists at Finnegan, a leading intellectual property (IP) law firm based in Washington, DC. Technical Specialists are hired with specific STEM majors, are not pursuing a career in law, and are graduating with computer science, engineering, and chemistry degrees, as well as graduate students in life sciences. Finnegan is committed to attracting a strong pool of diverse candidates.

Students who complete Finnegan IP University are given priority consideration for career opportunities at Finnegan, receive a certificate of completion and badge to add to your resume and LinkedIn profile, and access to a personalized one-on-one virtual information session.

Finnegan IP University consists of a four-week educational program (Wednesday evenings for four consecutive weeks beginning March 1, 2023 (5:00 to 6:30pm ET) that covers the nuts and bolts of the U.S. patent system. Through this program, students will learn about various types of IP rights, the basics of drafting patent applications, and how to prosecute those applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Students will have an opportunity to meet and network with IP professionals at Finnegan to gain an understanding of what it means to be an IP and patent attorney, and the endless possibilities that a career in IP offers.