I am a non-NLU law student who initially planned to pursue a career path related to Company Secretary (CS). However, over time, I have developed a strong interest in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and would like to explore a long-term career in this field.
As someone who is transitioning into a completely different area of law, I am unsure about where to begin. While many students recommend paid courses and certifications, I am unable to afford expensive programs and would prefer to focus on cost-effective ways of building my knowledge and profile.
If my goal is to secure internships and eventually build a career in IPR, what should be my roadmap? Which skills, resources, experiences, and opportunities should I prioritize, and how important are paid courses compared to practical experience, research, networking, and self-learning in this field?
Hi, as per the query, my advice to someone starting out with exploring IP would be to explore both IP prosecution and Litigation and then make a decision whether it’s something you want to pursue. As for applying for internships I suggest one should start by applying to IP specific boutique firms , need not be a tier one , many good IP boutique firms will provide a comprehensive experience which can help make a decision. As for courses , I believe theoretical courses are just an addition, until and unless you have practical experience, theroies and only help as much , hence I think it’s totally optional and absolutely not a necessity. Good internship experiences should be more than enough to land a placement.