UCL students learn more about careers in IP

On 19 March, around 40 UCL students attended the offices of Mishcon de Reya to learn more about the various career paths available for those interested in intellectual property law. 

Chaired by Nina O'Sullivan, Partner and Head Knowledge Lawyer in the Innovation Department of Mishcons, the audience heard presentations from Nina's colleagues Conor McLaughlin (patent attorney), Susannah Slevin (trade mark attorney) and Elyssia White (IP Solicitor), as well as Laura Adde, an IP Barrister at Hogarth Chambers and Victoria Baxter, Deputy General Counsel (IP and Brands) at Moonbug. 

Following the presentations, the panel then took questions from the students in the audience and there was a further opportunity for discussion over drinks at the following reception.

While around half of the students attending were already studying IP law as part of their LLB or LLM degrees, the attendees also included 1st and 2nd year law students who are comtemplating IP law as one of their optional module choices. In addition, STEM students from other faculties were also invited, and so they were also represented at the event. In addition, some Laws' PhD IP researchers were also on hand to discuss the options available to those interested in further IP study.

We are very grateful to Mishcon de Reya for hosting such an informative and enjoyable event, as well as to the other speakers on the panel.