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General Information

Fair Day Schedule

Fair Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The job fair must begin promptly and remain on schedule throughout the day to ensure all participants receive their allotted interviewing time. We request that participants adhere to these guidelines:

  • Plan to arrive to the venue by 8:15 a.m. to check-in and attend a brief welcome session. Employers will be escorted to interview rooms.
  • By 8:50 a.m., employers should be in their designated rooms; Candidates should be waiting outside interview rooms.
  • Each interview period is exactly 20 minutes. Employers will receive a five-minute warning.
  • Keep the 20-minute limit in mind as you plan your session. Leave time for note-taking if you plan to do so. Employers must move on to the next candidate when the second alert is given.

Timeline 

Monday, March 11   Law school registration opens  
Monday, March 12 Employer registration opens  
Monday, April 8 Law school registration closes 
Friday, April 19 Employer registration closes 
Monday, May  6 Students from registered schools can preview employers and submit registration payments to their Career Services Offices or pay online.
Tuesday, May 21  Student registration forms and fees are due. 
May 24  –  June 7   Paid students from registered schools may upload resumes on Symplicity for Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair & PaTech employers. 
Friday, June 19 Interview selection period for students begins.
Wednesday, June  26   Interview selection period for students ends.  
July 1 – 8  Final, updated resumes are due in Symplicity. 
Friday, July 19  Hotel reservations close. 
Friday, July 12   Interview schedules are available for download.
Tuesday, July 30  9th Annual Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair 

 

Airport and Ground Transportation

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport serves the Atlanta area. It is located on the south side of the city, and is accessible via car, shuttle and rail.

Taxis are available at the airport. Fares from the airport to the center of the city are about $30. Car rental is available at the Hartsfield-Jackson car rental center. Learn more.

Shuttles are available through the airport and through some local hotels. Learn more.

MARTA

The Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is accessible from the airport. Follow signs to the MARTA station; all trains go northbound into the city, and most downtown hotels are within walking distance of stations. Georgia State University is conveniently located near three MARTA stations: GSU Station, Five Points Station and Peachtree Center Station. Transit maps and fare information  is available at itsmarta.com.

Hotel Information

A room block has been reserved for employers at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown. The Fairfield Inn is located at 54 Peachtree St. NW in Atlanta (30303), two blocks from Georgia State College of Law. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservation Number: 678-702-8600
Ask for: Georgia State University block on July 31
Hotel Rate: $89 + 16% Tax (single/double suites)
Reserve Before: Friday, July 19
Cancellation Policy: At least 72 hours/3 days prior to your date of arrival
Self Parking: $20
Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi and deluxe hot buffet breakfast