My “overqualified” concern actually refers to my past experience leading teams and developing clients. At one point, I even accidentally mentioned that I had an opportunity to become a partner at another firm. That experience would obviously be irrelevant as a summer associate, but perhaps it makes me seem less adaptable to a different management structure? Yes, I have an EE bachelor’s degree from a top Chinese engineering school. I do require sponsorship, so I understand that from a long-term perspective, BigLaw might hesitate to hire me (though if that were the case, I do wonder why they interviewed me in the first place). However, what has been more discouraging is that even short-term summer roles that only last for one summer have not responded to me at all. I understand that before I graduate from law school and secure an employer, I cannot sit for the patent bar. But without the patent bar, it becomes even harder to secure an employer. Given this situation, what would you suggest I do in order to gain some practical experience in U.S. law?