2022 HNBA/VIA Intellectual Property Law Institute (IPLI) ApplicationAdmission to the program is highly competitive. Up to thirty (30) Hispanic law students are selected to participate each year from applicants across the U.S. During the week-long program, the scholars engage in robust learning experiences and connect with lawyers, judges, regulators, and legislators at the CAFC, USPTO, Copyright Office, FTC, and ITC. Scholars also receive mentoring throughout the year.IPLI is not a fundraising event for HNBA/VIA and is presented for educational purposes only.Applications must be received by midnight (PST), Friday, March 11, 2022. Late applications will not be considered.If you have any questions or need assistance in submitting your application, please email cmartin@hnba.com. Name:*FirstLast Address:* Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code E-mail:* Phone Number:* Law School Name:* Student Status:*Full-timePart-time Expected Year of Graduation:* Undergraduate Institution:* Undergraduate City and State:* Major/Fields of Study:* Graduate/Professional Schools:* Graduate/Professional School City and State:* Degrees Earned:* Please list admissions/certifications (e.g. admitted to USPTO, IAPP certification, law student certification issued by your state bar, etc.):*Personal Statement: The IPLI Selection Committee endeavors to select IPLI Scholars in a holistic manner. In three pages or less (double spaced), please tell us:Why you are interested in intellectual property and technology law, and whether you have any specific professional goals with your law degree;Whether you have had significant hardships that you have had to overcome in life, in getting to law school, in law school or in your prior education;If there are any special family or personal circumstances that have affected your ability to achieve to your fullest potential;How you have been involved with, and given back to, the Hispanic/Hispanic community; andWhat you are passionate about. Personal Statement Upload* Your most recent law school transcript. (Max file size = 5000 KB)* Your current resume. (Max file size = 5000 KB)* Do you permit HNBA/VIA to share your application materials with the IPLI Corporate and Law Firm Sponsors?*YesNo Do you permit HNBA/VIA to share your applications materials with IPLI Corporate and Law Firm Sponsors only for purposes of being considered for summer internship opportunities?*YesNo Math Captcha (Addition)SubmitReset
