Re: Advice Needed for future IP/law school applicant

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Hi Mike:

I have a B.S. in Biology, 19 hours toward Masters in Microbiology,
an M.S. in business management with pharmaceutical sales
experience at a Fortune 100 Comapny, and excellent social skills.
I repeat that "your alma mater" in law is probably the most
important credential.

What I have found is that a BS is hard to sell in biotechnology
area - its better to have a PhD, or masters to open door. Ask
others, and look at job openings - most want advanced degrees, and
exclude people from schools not in the first tier.

Lawman777

On 1/14/04, mike ricks wrote:
> I was wondering what your B.S. was in? If if it is biology
> related, then one would think biotechnology patent attorneys
> would have there choice of where to work. Please fill me in on
> the truth of the matter.
>
> I am a 3L, about to begin either an MSE or a B.S. in biology or
> molecular biology from my state undergrad solely to make myself
> in demand in the IP market place. Please expound what I might
> face.
>
> Also, you email points out that politics, not necessarily your
> alma mater, and the ability to understand people are just as
> important social skills as your credentials. As a former
> manager, performance always matters, but so are
> other "intangibles". Please feel free to expound.

Re: Advice Needed for future IP/law school applicant, 2/19/04, by patentguy.

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