The Foundation’s Mission is to offer career-preparation, career-readiness, and career-advancement support to students interested in the patent law profession in the United States.
- Inspiring and Recruiting students to explore careers in patent law and related fields.
- Providing career-preparation resources, professional development support, and financial assistance to students committed to entering the patent law profession.
- Building a vibrant and inclusive patent law community through networking, mentoring, and counseling initiatives designed to foster long-term career success.
Are You a Scientist or Engineer With an Interest in Law School?
Sidney B. Williams, Jr Scholar Program— This merit-based program supports students from STEM backgrounds who aspire to pursue careers in intellectual property law. Designed to expand access and success within the patent law profession, the program is open to individuals applying to ABA-accredited law schools.
Benefits for recognized Scholars include:
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Personalized career-preparation and readiness coaching
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Financial assistance during the law school admissions process
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Ongoing mentoring throughout law school
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Eligibility for $30,000 in tuition grant awards
Get Involved: What Role Can You, Your Company, or Your Law Firm Play?
Join us—alongside our founding partners, including the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Johnson & Johnson—as we work to broaden access and equity in the patent law field.
Ways to Support Our Mission:
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Become a financial contributor
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Serve as a mentor to our Scholars
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Join our Scholar Internship/Clerkship Program as a Sponsoring Employer
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Act as a Partner Liaison for your organization
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Participate in one of our working committees
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Serve as a Foundation Trustee
Together, we can shape a stronger, more diverse future for the patent law profession.