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Dear Students and Faculty,
TODAY at 12:30 PM in the Steinhart Courtyard is our BCLT Annual Spring Career Fair! Registration will take place in Donor Lobby (2nd floor of Boalt Hall). You don’t want to miss this great event! See below for more information and to view a list of participating firms.
And don't forget- applications are still being accepted for the Law & Technology Certificate; it's easy to apply and most students qualify.
See below for more information on these events, opportunities and more.
If you have any questions about this week's content or items for inclusion in future newsletters, please email bclt@law.berkeley.edu
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2016 BCLT Annual Spring Career Fair
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 (TODAY!)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Boalt Hall, Steinhart Courtyard (2nd Floor)
The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) is excited to host its 2016 Annual Spring Career Fair. Whether you're interested in applying to work with one of BCLT’s law firm sponsors or you want to make some great contacts and learn more about technology law, you do not want to miss this event. Students will receive a ticket to redeem a free Top Dog during the career fair after visiting a firm table.
Students, please bring copies of your resume. BCLT recommends business casual for dress attire.
This event is open to current Berkeley Law students and BCLT law firm sponsors. LLMs are welcome to attend but please recognize that BCLT law firm sponsors hire very few LLMs who do not have a U.S. JD.
Sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT), Berkeley Technology Law Journal (BTLJ), and the Berkeley Center for Law, Business & the Economy (BCLBE).
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Knobbe Martens Dinner Reception
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
2700 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Knobbe Martens cordially invites 1L, 2L and 3L Law Students with technical degrees or a demonstrated interest in trademark prosecution to join us for a dinner reception.
Meet with lawyers from one of the country's most prominent intellectual property law firms to learn more about our practice, our people, and why we offer an opportunity second to none to build a rewarding career in IP law.
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BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
“Section 337 Litigation before the International Trade Commission”
Thursday, February 18, 2016
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Boalt Hall, Room 105
The International Trade Commission – or “ITC” – is a quasi-judicial federal agency that, among other duties, investigates unfair trade practices. Such practices include the importation of an article covered by a US patent, copyright, or trademark. Thus, in many cases, the ITC can provide an alternative forum for intellectual property disputes and has a number of features that make it desirable. Partner Bas de Blank from Orrick LLP will cover the ITC, its unique jurisdictional requirements and procedural quirks, and strategic considerations in bringing or defending an ITC action.
Lunch is served for students staying through the entire presentation.
This event is open to current Berkeley Law students and BCLT sponsor law firms only.
Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the Berkeley Technology Law Journal.
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Corporate Data and Human Rights: A Panel on Corporate Transparency and Accountability Around Internet Surveillance and Censorship
Thursday, February 18, 2016
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
820 Burrows Hall, UC Berkeley
What obligations do Internet companies have to resist government demands to monitor and censor online behavior? How can companies be more transparent and accountable in how they respond to such demands? What tools can advocates use to confront government abuses and promote corporate accountability?
Experts on Internet free expression and privacy, including BCLT Executive Director Jim Dempsey, will address these issues.
Co-sponsored by the UC Berkeley Human Rights Program, Social Science Matrix, the Center for Technology, Society & Policy at the UC Berkeley School of Information, and BCLT.
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2016 Outlook on Privacy & Data Security: Walking the Line Between High Tech and High Risk
Thursday, February 18, 2016
3:30 - 5:30 PM PT
Bloomberg LP
Pier 3 Embarcadero, Suite 101
San Francisco, CA 94111
Get expert perspectives on how privacy and data security initiatives and threats will impact the high tech sector with this complimentary, CLE-eligible event.
Reception to follow.
For more information and to register go here>>
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Baker Botts 1L Reception
Thursday, February 18, 2016
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
International House, The Home Room
2299 Piedmont Avenue
Berkeley, California 94720
Please join Baker Botts on Thursday, February 18th for a drink and light bites at International House located on UC Berkeley campus. Lawyers will be available to answer questions and discuss working at Baker Botts.
Attire is business casual.
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LAW AND TECH OPPORTUNITIES
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The Berkeley Technology Law Journal (BTLJ) Annual Student Writing Competition
The Berkeley Technology Law Journal is soliciting entries for their annual student writing competition. They will accept submissions from J.D. candidates on a wide variety of topics at the intersection of law and technology, including but not limited to: technology and the public interest, privacy, internet law, intellectual property, antitrust, First Amendment issues, entertainment and new media, telecommunications, biotechnology, and cybercrime. The first prize winner will receive $2,000 and be published in the Fall 2016 issue, if it meets the Journal’s publication standards.
The submission deadline is March 7, 2016.
BTLJ is one of the oldest, most respected, and most cited technology law journals in the country. The journal strives to keep judges, policymakers, practitioners, and the academic community abreast of the dynamic field of technology law.
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Announcement from the CDO: 2016 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program
We wanted to make you aware of this program, scheduled to take place in Chicago on Thursday, August 4 and Friday, August 5, even though it conflicts with our major on-campus interview program, EIW (Early Interview Week), which will take place here in Berkeley from Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5.
In the past, the annual Loyola Program took place prior to EIW, making it easier for rising 2L and 3L students with engineering/tech science backgrounds -- and who were interested in working for patent law employers -- to participate in both the Loyola Program and EIW. This year, the scheduling complicates matters, particularly for members of the Class of 2018 who will have many more options in EIW, so we urge you to talk to a CDO counselor if you are considering participating in the Loyola Program.
Last year, roughly 140 employers, 190 law schools, and 1,300 law students from across the country participated in the Loyola Program. Unlike EIW, which is entirely lottery-based (i.e, employers don't have advance access to your grades), the Loyola Program is entirely pre-selected, which means that students submit resumes and transcripts to bid on interviews with the employers they are interested in, and employers then review the materials of the students who bid on them and select the students they wish to interview at the program.
Students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or a technical science should consider registering for the program. You do not need to be patent bar eligible to register, although the vast majority of employers participating in the program are seeking patent bar eligible students.
Online student registration for this year’s Patent Law Interview Program is now open and will close on Thursday, March 10. Online registration is available here>>. At this stage of registration, you will only need to enter some basic information (you will upload your resume and bid on interviews later in the semester). Please note that our school is listed alphabetically as University of California, Berkeley, School of Law on the registration form’s drop down menu of law schools.
Berkeley Law will be paying the $35 registration fee for our students, so you will not be charged anything when you register online.
Once you have registered, the program staff will communicate with you directly via email to the address that you entered when registering for the program.
Please direct any questions about the program to Marty Grenhart in the CDO at mgrenhart@law.berkeley.edu. She is the Patent Program Liaison for Berkeley Law.
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Law & Technology Certificate Program
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2016, if students wish to be noted in the graduation program as having received the certificate.
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Counsel Intern- Facebook
Facebook was built to help people connect and share, and over the last decade our tools have played a critical part in changing how people around the world communicate with one another. With over a billion people using the service and more than fifty offices around the globe, a career at Facebook offers countless ways to make an impact in a fast growing organization.
Want to spend your summer working in the legal department of a dynamic, fast-moving, innovative company? Facebook is seeking three talented law students to spend the summer helping out our legal department. The summer 2016 internship will be based out of headquarters in Menlo Park.
Responsibilities:
The structure and the assigned projects will depend on the department’s needs at the time. The work may be in one or more of the following areas:
• Corporate
• Commercial
• Product
• Privacy
• Regulatory
• Litigation
• Employment
Requirements:
• Current first-year law student at a nationally-accredited law school
• Strong academic records
• Exercises sound judgment and high standards of professionalism
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships inside and outside Facebook
• Self-motivated, creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organized
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Prior experience working in a high-growth or startup technology company a plus
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2016 1L Summer Associate IP Litigation Position- White and Case, Silicon Valley
The Summer Associate Program at White & Case provides real client work and practice-oriented skills training. You will be part of a dynamic team where you can expect to make a difference. Our Summer Associate Program prioritizes learning through substantive hands-on work while offering ample opportunities to socialize and network with your peers and mentors. The lawyers in our Silicon Valley office work on matters involving cutting-edge technology ranging from mobile technology to on-line retail to the Internet of things and the systems that make it all possible. As a summer associate, you will have the chance to assist case teams on high-stakes litigation matters (including international litigations) for respected industry leaders and well-established multinational companies.
Qualifications & Requirements
We are seeking first-year law students with a strong interest in IP Litigation who have demonstrated high levels of academic achievement in their undergraduate and legal education. A technical undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is required, and previous professional experience is strongly preferred. How to Apply Please send the required application materials listed below to the following contacts: Executive Office Partner, Bijal Vakil at bvakil@whitecase.com and Administrative Coordinator, Amrit Dhadli at amrit.dhadli@whitecase.com
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Your current resume
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A cover letter
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Copies of your undergraduate/graduate/law school transcripts.
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Mozilla Summer Internship
The legal department at Mozilla is looking for interns to join them for the summer, at their headquarters in Mountain View.
To apply go here>>
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Summer and Semester Internships at the FCC's Enforcement Bureau
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in privacy and data security, consumer protection, telecommunications, and technology law generally.
Interviews are being held in February and March.
Go here for more information>>
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Center for Democracy and Technology Hiring 3 Fellows
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) is hiring three legal fellows, for two year terms, to start this fall at the D.C. headquarters. CDT is hiring a fellow for each of the three main civil liberties teams: Security & Surveillance, Free Expression, and Privacy & Data (the Plesser), It's a great launching pad for a career in technology law and policy
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