The Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program: Empowering Future Leaders in Patent Law
For nearly two decades, the Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program has been a vital source of financial support for students exploring careers in intellectual property law. Today, the program has expanded its reach—providing a comprehensive suite of resources to help students secure a legal education and launch successful careers in patent law.
In addition to financial assistance, Scholars now benefit from:
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Personalized counseling and career guidance
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Access to internships and clerkship opportunities
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Support in preparing for and gaining membership in the patent bar
Throughout the law school admissions process and during their legal education, Scholars engage with experienced patent law professionals, mentors, and leaders in the field.
Want to learn more—or become a Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar? Click the link below.
Jan Jancin and AIPLA Past Presidents Awards
The Jan Jancin Award, and its companion American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Past Presidents Award, recognize second and third-year law students who have made an outstanding contribution to an area of IP law or practice during their legal education.
You can learn more about the Jan Jancin and AIPLA Past Presidents award, including how you can apply for the award at the following link:
Society of Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholars
Since its inception, the Foundation has recognized and supported more than 190 Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholars. Our Society of Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholars includes some of the most distinguished members of the IP law profession, including Scholars who have continued to actively support the work of the Foundation. We welcome you to meet our Scholars, past, and present, through the following link:
Non-discrimination Statement and Disclaimer
a. The Foundation admits program or award participants, without regard to religion, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability. The Foundation does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in the administration or selection of its programs, awards, or its scholarships; b. The Foundation programs are open to all; The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic; c. This information collected by the following questions are evaluated holistically; no one answer to any of the following questions will hurt or aid your application.