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The Unusual Career Path of a Patent Attorney

It’s a well-known fact that a legal education, while valuable (and essential to becoming a lawyer), doesn’t actually prepare you for a law firm career in a practical sense. Law schools largely follow very traditional curricula, with the first year …

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Clerkships

Clerkships are an excellent way to begin your legal career. Taking a year or two to clerk before you work at a firm or for an agency can be a big benefit to you in the long run, both in …

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Lilly HBCU Virtual Hackathon!

Eli Lilly and Company will have its first HBCU virtual Hackathon from March 3-April17, 2023!  This virtual event will provide students at your school the opportunity to flex their coding skills and of course bragging rights as the potential first …

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You are cordially invited to Gilead Life In Session with LinkedIn on March 8th

Please join us for GileadLife In Session – “Standout on LinkedIn” on March 8 as our event partner, LinkedIn, shares tips and best practices for how to use the platform to your advantage. We are bringing back our DJ for this …

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A Sponsor Could be the Key to Career Success–Do You Have One?

In a BigLaw career, much emphasis is placed on finding mentors, and for good reason. After all, building relationships is a powerful way to advance your career. But while mentorship is (rightly) encouraged, many associates are in the dark when …

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