Articles about bar Exam

The Importance of Passing the Patent Bar Exam for All IP Candidates

I have written before about how important it is for patent agents to take and pass the Patent Bar exam.....

Relocating During a Tough Economic Times

When the economy takes a downturn, as we are currently experiencing, many candidates who are looking for work will consi....

A Resume Must Tell the Whole Story

We all know how important it is for a resume to tell all there is to know about our qualifications. When it comes to att....

Engineer Turned Patent Lawyer From A Tier 2 Law School

QuestionBefore entering law school next Fall, I will have a year of high-tech patent prosecution experience as a patent ....

Dealing with Rejection: Job Searching in a Dating Context

Resumes and Bar Admissions

Among the possible pieces of information to include on your resume, your bar admissions status (and/or USPTO admission s....

The Importance of the California Bar and Initiating Your Job Search in the Golden State.

No matter your practice area, firms want to see that you are at least in the process of registering for the examination.....

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What is the Best Way for Attorneys to Turn Down a Law Firm Offer?

When you turn down an offer you need to make the party you are turning down the offer from think it is the hardest decis....

Should I Seek to Pass the Patent Bar Before Starting My Search?

Some of the aspiring patent agent candidates that I see assume that they can simply rely on their scientific or engineer....

Can Experience as a Patent Prosecutor Benefit a New Attorney?

Your experience as a high-tech patent prosecutor will certainly strengthen your application and should compensate for th....

Can I Ask About Salary During a Job Interview?

Salary information may well be provided to you during the interview process by the law firm.However, it is not appropria....

Post-doc Wants to Go to Law School, Become a Patent Attorney

QuestionI have a Ph.D. in molecular genetics with an emphasis on population biology. I have been a post-doc for several ....

Grades vs. Experience

QuestionAt what point in a lawyer's career does experience outweigh grades and class rank?....