Exploring the Law Behind Great Ideas

Delivered in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, our SuperIP Industry Immersion program gave Year 10-12 students a glimpse into the world of intellectual property protection and provided insight into study and career pathways that combine a love of STEM, humanities, and innovation.

Facilitated by Dr Mitchell Adams, students were given a hands-on and engaging experience of what it is like to study law at a tertiary level. Through the program, students learned about the applications of intellectual property law, untangled the wacky world of claim construction, and undertook interactive activities delving into the patent process. Further, using littleBits STEAM+ Coding Kits, students were given a chance to invent their own medical device prototypes and draft their own patent specifications!

Students also had the opportunity to hear from an industry panel of Swinburne Law School graduates and professionals working across private law and government sectors. Joined by Rachael Mak, Josh Firmin, and Song Lee, students discovered what a typical day-in-the-life looks like, asked thoughtful questions about the influence AI has on the future of the profession, and received advice about study and career pathways in the sector.

After the program, 100% of students said they learnt something new, and 96% of students said they found the immersion interesting and enjoyable.

A warm thank you to Dr Mitchell Adams and Swinburne University of Technology University for their support and collaboration in bringing this program to life, and for empowering students to explore how intersections between STEM and law can accelerate innovation and technological advancement.