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GW IP: what makes it so strong?
GW IP program places very well among all law schools in the US.
Personally, I like GW, but what makes it so strong?
DC placement and lots of alum makes that strong?
Personally, I like GW, but what makes it so strong?
DC placement and lots of alum makes that strong?
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
I'm going to go off on a limb and say it's because prior to Obama, the only U.S. patent office was located in Virginia. I don't know if that is a good enough reason why GW's program is so highly regarded but it might be relevant.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
There's a very active IP club which plans a lot of networking events for students. And a wide selection of class offerings.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
So would you say that employment statistics are skewed by students going into IP law? Do you think it's tough for a non-IP student to get biglaw at GW?bsktbll28082 wrote:There's a very active IP club which plans a lot of networking events for students. And a wide selection of class offerings.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
The numbers are definitely skewed because of all the IP people. Objectively it's tough, but it depends on what other schools you're considering.WhyYaCryin wrote:So would you say that employment statistics are skewed by students going into IP law? Do you think it's tough for a non-IP student to get biglaw at GW?bsktbll28082 wrote:There's a very active IP club which plans a lot of networking events for students. And a wide selection of class offerings.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
Out of all the schools I'm considering, GW probably has the best biglaw numbers, but it's also the most expensive one. So I don't want to go there thinking I'd have a decent chance compared to Emory for example, when in reality it would be about the same thing.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
Be wary of going into either of those schools hoping for a decent chance at big law. Grades are a crap shoot, and 1 in 4 ain't greatWhyYaCryin wrote:Out of all the schools I'm considering, GW probably has the best biglaw numbers, but it's also the most expensive one. So I don't want to go there thinking I'd have a decent chance compared to Emory for example, when in reality it would be about the same thing.
considering opportunity cost alone—let alone whatever your loans will be.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
WhyYaCryin: not sure how skewed as I'm not really into IP myself. My IP friends have said firms come to GW for IP specifically. I was also told it's not too hard to get a job. IP club also holds sessions to train students for the interviews I believe.
I do not think it is incredibly hard to get biglaw outside of IP. As long as you are in the top of the class, I think you'll get something. I know many friends who are headed to firms.
I do not think it is incredibly hard to get biglaw outside of IP. As long as you are in the top of the class, I think you'll get something. I know many friends who are headed to firms.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
Where do you want to end up? I heard Atlanta is hard for outsiders; that's why I didn't go to Emory. GW has people from all over so connections are less important. Plus, lots of opportunities to intern/network that I do not think you'd have in Georgia. That's how I've seen people get a job.WhyYaCryin wrote:Out of all the schools I'm considering, GW probably has the best biglaw numbers, but it's also the most expensive one. So I don't want to go there thinking I'd have a decent chance compared to Emory for example, when in reality it would be about the same thing.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
Yeah, so like I said: About 1 in 4 chance at biglaw, at best.bsktbll28082 wrote:As long as you are in the top of the class
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
SMP, gotcha. The biglaw #s are not like a T14, and I know that. I was just curious what your chances are if, for example, the top 25% get biglaw and you're top 20% non IP - Would you have a decent chance or no? Because not all schools deal with this issue as heavily as GW does.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
If you had to guess, I'm curious what would guess the percentage of each class has a technical background. I've always wondered this, but it's something you can't really look up.bsktbll28082 wrote:WhyYaCryin: not sure how skewed as I'm not really into IP myself. My IP friends have said firms come to GW for IP specifically. I was also told it's not too hard to get a job. IP club also holds sessions to train students for the interviews I believe.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
As a GW applicant, I'm interested in this as well... I work in biglaw now as a patent agent, and am wondering whether paying sticker at GW is worth it as opposed to a lower ranking school if I already have a job lined up.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
How?SplitMyPants wrote: it's something you can really look up.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
sorry: can't***WhyYaCryin wrote:How?SplitMyPants wrote: it's something you can really look up.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
Lol damn. Thought you were about to enlighten me.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
I definitely would not pay sticker at GW. That's an expensive sticker, and GW gives a ton of scholarship money if you have the right numbers. Consider retaking the LSAT if that's a possibility for you, a couple point boost seems to go a looong way for them.trmckenz wrote:As a GW applicant, I'm interested in this as well... I work in biglaw now as a patent agent, and am wondering whether paying sticker at GW is worth it as opposed to a lower ranking school if I already have a job lined up.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
I know a guy who was interested in IP (had engineering background). He got into better ranked schools, but chose GW. They threw some money at him though. So try and leverage other acceptances if you want GW, but not at sticker. Since you already have a job, you may not care about rank and the GW networking; which is totally fine. Just weigh your priorities.trmckenz wrote:As a GW applicant, I'm interested in this as well... I work in biglaw now as a patent agent, and am wondering whether paying sticker at GW is worth it as opposed to a lower ranking school if I already have a job lined up.
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Re: GW IP: what makes it so strong?
Can't really even guess a solid number, sorry. I looked up the entering class profile; it did not break-down the students by degree. Due to self-selection, GW probably has a higher percentage than other schools (since they come to study IP).SplitMyPants wrote:If you had to guess, I'm curious what would guess the percentage of each class has a technical background. I've always wondered this, but it's something you can't really look up.
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