Lerner David is proud to welcome six exceptional students to our 2025 Patent Law Externship Program. Now in its fourth year, this week-long program provides college students—and recent graduates with technical backgrounds—an immersive introduction to intellectual property law. Participants will attend interactive sessions led by firm partners covering key topics such as patent procurement, litigation, post-grant proceedings, licensing, opinions, and trademark law. In addition, they’ll benefit from one-on-one mentoring sessions with attorneys and partners, gaining valuable personal guidance and professional development.
Our Externship Participants
This year’s cohort includes one participant from the Rutgers Douglass Residential College Externship Program, which we’ve proudly partnered with for the past four years:
- Mysha Khan – Rutgers University – Information Technology and Health Administration
We also welcome five participants selected for the Lerner David Patent Law Externship Program:
- Matthew Crimmins – Villanova University – Mechanical Engineering
- Ryan Galligan – University of Michigan – Data Science
- Sophia Kim – Harvard University – Physics and Comparative Religion
- Ava Levy – University of Michigan – Physics
- Lucia Strack – University of Alabama – Electrical Engineering, Registered Patent Agent
A Commitment to Mentorship and Innovation
Our externship is more than just an introduction to IP law—it’s a launchpad for future innovators and legal minds. Through direct engagement with our Lerner David team, students gain practical experience and insight into the rewarding careers available in patent law. We’re proud to support the next generation of IP professionals.
About Rutgers Douglass Residential College Externship Program
This externship program is an immersive workplace experience for a one or two week time period where students are mentored by a professional in their area of interest or in a career that they would like to learn more about. Participating in this job shadowing experience allows students to work on projects, learn about the status of women in the workplace, and get an inside glimpse into the day-to-day work life in a particular career. Visit https://douglass.rutgers.edu/career-development/reilly-program-bold-center-advancing-womens-professional-development for more information.
About Lerner David
Lerner David specializes solely in intellectual property law. For over 55 years, Lerner David has thrived as an IP law firm, focusing on IP litigation, post grant proceedings, patent and trademark procurement, global IP asset management, licensing, due diligence and freedom-to-operate studies, privacy law and other IP rights. Lerner David is serving a diverse client base around the world, from start-ups to Global Fortune 500 companies, providing valuable global IP strategies.