Since my goal is to work in IP law, I'm planning on doing some informational interviews with patent attorneys. The point of the informational interview is networking and learning something from the person you are interviewing with...not trying to get a job. I'm hoping that by speaking to some patent lawyers, I'll get a better feel for what it's like to be a patent lawyer and what law firms are looking for. These are some of the questions that I am planning on asking:
Can you tell me how you got to this position?
What’s a typical day like for you?
What do you like most about what you do, and what would you change if you could?
What surprised you most when you started working as a patent attorney?
What does a typical patent law career path look like?
How do you see your industry changing in the next 10 years?
What qualities make a good patent lawyer?
What are the types of jobs that exist in the industry?
Are there any professional or trade associations I should connect with?
What is the best way to get comprehensive information about IP firms in Boston?
What do you read — in print and online — to keep up with developments in your field?
How has becoming a patent lawyer differed from your expectations?
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