2027 Intellectual Property Fellowship

About the Role

Sheppard’s Intellectual Property team is nationally recognized for handling high-stakes patent litigation, complex licensing disputes, and sophisticated patent portfolio management. Each year, the firm selects up to four talented 1L students pursuing a career in intellectual property law for a fellowship grant of up to $30K. As an IP Fellow, you will gain meaningful exposure to sophisticated IP matters while working alongside experienced attorneys across the firm during the 2027 and 2028 Summer Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain meaningful exposure to sophisticated IP matters.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys across the firm.
• Receive substantive assignments.
• Receive mentorship.
• Build relationships with attorneys from a variety of practice areas and offices.
• Participate in a comprehensive IP training curriculum, including a seven-part series following the full lifecycle of a patent litigation.
• Topics covered in training include proceedings before the PTAB, fact and expert discovery, trial strategy, and appeals, culminating in a mock oral argument.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must have obtained a technical degree, or demonstrated experience in engineering, computer science, physics, life sciences, AI, cybersecurity, or other similar area.
• Minimum GPA of 3.3 required; minimum of 3.4 preferred.
• Past experience that shows leadership skills, proof of initiative, and the ability to handle responsibility.
• Will receive a link to update the application with law school transcript once applied.

Qualifications

• This fellowship is designed for students pursuing a career in intellectual property law.

The salary for this position is $225,000 per year.