The Dority & Uber Legal Scholars Program is designed to provide 1L students of all backgrounds an opportunity for unique exposure to the field of intellectual property law. The program offers insight into two key roles within the IP field: In-house counsel (Uber) and private practice (Dority). Through intentional programming that includes hands-on training, engaging lectures and discussions, and fun events, students will have the opportunity to build relationships and gain practical experience in IP.

One of Fish & Richardson signature EMPOWER Women's Initiative programs is our group mentoring program, EMPOWERment, which is designed to foster meaningful connections across practice groups and offices. Mentoring pods, compiled of principals, associates, and technology specialists, meet monthly to discuss topics like relationship building, career planning, and stress management and to participate in pod-chosen social activities.

All groups were given guiding principles and topic suggestions to help frame their time together. Participants have reported increased feelings of connectedness and found great value in getting to know women across the firm that they might not have had a chance to spend time with otherwise.

Finnegan IP University is a free virtual series that introduces students to exciting career opportunities available as Technical Specialists at a leading 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.

GWC Clubs are free extracurricular programs for 3rd-12th grade girls that teach participants about Computer Science (CS) in a fun and safe environment! GWC Clubs take place throughout the year and serve as a place (in-person and virtual!) for girls to spend time together while learning about CS and building their confidence.

A collection of resources for teaching people at all levels about patents and IP.
Many templates have been used by ADAPT members to introduce IP to high school or college students.

LEAP provides comprehensive pre-law school programming through focused workshops, LSAT prep courses, mentoring, and a moot court competition. Programming is designed to prepare participants for a successful career in law by helping them successfully apply to law school, excel as law students, and flourish in their legal communities afterward.

The Legal Career Pipeline Program creates opportunities for law firms and corporate legal departments to teach and inspire high school students to consider careers in the legal profession. Volunteer legal professionals teach lessons and lead activities designed to increase students' knowledge and interest in the law and legal careers.

The Google Legal Summer Institute (LSI) aims to improve access to in-house careers at tech companies by expanding opportunities and removing barriers in the legal industry. LSI is a unique experience where 2L law school students are invited to spend one immersive week on Google’s campus as well as a full summer associateship with one of LSI’s partner law firms.

The Microsoft #MakeWhatsNext Patent Program offers inventors patent support and mentorship so they can protect their ideas and further their innovation.

Team ADAPT is building a list of US Law Firms with fellowship or summer programs.

Patent Pathways™ is a Diversity & Inclusion Program dedicated to increasing numbers of registered African-American/Black women patent attorneys and agents through free, virtual education, practical exercises, and financial support.

Dority & Manning's RISE program is a multi-faceted program that refers to the pillars of our programs, Recruiting, Retention, Internal Education, Sustainability & Accountability, and External Engagement.

D&M partners with LaunchGVL to provide an internship program for public high schools to offer semester‐long internships for students to explore intellectual property law and consider STEAM education paths.

Providing a Summer Associate Program for summer associates at participating law firms. Students spend two weeks of their summer position with the company's legal department. The program includes in-house legal experience, social and networking events, seminars, and mentorship.

School of Fish: STEM Careers in IP Law: a cost-free educational scholarship program for rising juniors, rising seniors, and graduate students who are enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate STEM program. School of Fish is designed to educate students about the field of intellectual property law. Sessions expose participants to the types of intellectual property, the multiple areas of IP law practice, and the various career paths of IP professionals, including attorneys, technology specialists, and patent agents. Students who complete the program receive: $1,000 scholarship; discount for LSAT or Patent Bar Exam preparation courses; reimbursement for LSAT or Patent Bar Exam fees; and personalized career advisement.

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. The Foundation’s Programs Focus On:
- 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.

Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS (Technology Education and Learning Support) Program builds sustainable computer science (CS) programs in high schools, with a focus on serving students excluded from learning technical skills because of race, gender, or geography.

The PPP seeks to increase the number of women and minorities within the patent profession by fostering relationships with partner law firms that have prioritized debiasing efforts.

The Harrity Academy™ is a free program which introduces participants to the field of patent law, provides exclusive training, practice materials, and mentorship, and teaches how to draft and prosecute patent applications.

Harrity Academy Team Size (including volunteers)

5 dedicated internal personnel
25 mentors
8 presenters
5 Q&A panelists

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