Summer Intern pre-Trainee Patent Attorney London, England
Job description
About EIP
EIP is proud to offer opportunities to those seeking an insight into the day-to-day life of a patent attorney. It is the perfect way to be exposed to all that a career in patent law has to offer and will enable you to decide whether it is the right path for you.
Each year we have openings during the months of June and July to spend two weeks with one of our practice groups as an Intern. This is a paid opportunity and our Interns will receive an allowance for the duration of the internship.
As an Intern at EIP, you will:
- Join informative induction sessions into life at our firm
- Attend training sessions designed to provide further insight into topics such as, but not limited to, the basics of patent protection, the role of a patent attorney, working as a trainee and key IP rights and laws
- Shadow your mentor and assist with various tasks designed to provide a representative insight into the typical work of a patent attorney
Our interns are assigned a mentor and supervisor for the duration of the internship. The mentor will typically be either a current patent scientist, associate or senior associate and the supervisor will typically be one of our partners. Both will have a specialism in the technical area that best aligns with your interest and academic background.
In addition, those who are successful in receiving an offer of an internship will be considered for a permanent patent scientist/trainee patent attorney opportunity during the internship.
We are seeking individuals who are curious about intellectual property and have a keen interest in patents. You will be in the process of undertaking a bachelors and/or masters degree with a STEM background.
Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate the following:
- An appropriate professional attitude (personable, well prepared, flexible and enthusiastic)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to deal with a variety of people at different levels
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent research and presentation skills
- Self-motivation, and the ability to manage own workload
- Meticulous attention to detail, and an analytical mind
- Initiative and the ability to act independently
Equal opportunities
EIP is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences.
