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Student applications will be accepted from Wednesday, Feb. 20 through Feb. 27. All applications must be hand-delivered to the Externship Office and received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27.

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Active Externships in practice area: IP Law

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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) - Technology Transfer Office	Health Law, IP Law, Patent Law	Semester requirement: 1 Credits: 3 SITE DESCRIPTION The Technology Transfer Office handles all issues relating to the intellectual property rights of CDC. Intern assignments may include review of the patentability of new technologies, the marketability of inventions, licensing agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, royalty payments, marketing materials, and trademark and copyright applications. See www.cdc.gov/tto. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Prerequisites: None Preferences: 2L and 3L students Background in the biological sciences or engineering is useful Students who have taken intellectual property, patent law, or licensing cources Students planning a career in patent law ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Student must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. At the time of application please submit a one paragraph statement (approximately 50 - 75 words) explaining why you want to take this externship. Interviews wil be conducted at the CDC. If you are selected to interview, be sure to allow at least 20 minutes before the scheduled interview time to complete the security clearance process.
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts	Entertainment Law, IP Law	Semester requirement: 1 Credits: 3 SITE DESCRIPTION Georgia Lawyers for the Arts (GLA) provides a unique opportunity for law students to gain meaningful exposure to entertainment and intellectual property law. GLA is a nonprofit legal and educational services organization providing $1 million annually in free legal services to musicians, film makers, songwriters, galleries, nonprofit arts organizations, and literary and visual artists. Our externs interact with clients on a daily basis and are expected to take on a great deal of responsibility and maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced and exciting work environment. GLA externs perform substantive legal research on IP and entertainment-related matters in both transactional and litigation issues, write legal memos, draft and review contracts, make recommendations on the handling of pro bono cases, conduct client follow-up, assign cases to volunteer attorneys, attend and organize educational seminars, and accompany staff attorneys on client consultations with GLA member artists and art organizations. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Prerequisites: None Preferences: Second or third-year students Copyright Trademark First Amendment Entertainment Law ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS A cover letter describing the nature of your interest in entertainment and/or intellectual property law (excluding patent) must be submitted with your resume. Students must be available to attend a mandatory orientation session before beginning their externship.

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