Two-Week Summer Placement Scheme at Dehns London, England
Job description
Who is Dehns?
Dehns is dedicated to providing high-quality, creative solutions to their client’s intellectual property needs.
Experienced attorneys are on hand in all of their offices, including their Munich and Oslo offices, to advise on all aspects of UK, European and international patent, design and trade mark law.
Their reputation for quality and high standards is highlighted by the regular references and testimonials in the leading legal and IP directories. Dehns is consistently recognised as a top-tier firm and is proud of the work their patent, trade mark and litigation teams carry out daily.
Being approachable is one of Dehns’ core values and due to this, Dehns is a highly friendly and sociable firm to work at.
What is the placement?
This summer placement scheme will allow you to discover your potential and show Dehns what you can bring to the firm. It is an excellent first-hand opportunity to see what it is like to work as a Patent or Trade Mark Attorney. It is also a perfect way to get to know Dehns, and to give you a chance to see if Dehns is the right firm for you.
As the scheme forms a key part of the recruitment process, your participation and performance will be monitored throughout your time at Dehns. At the end of the scheme, you may be offered an interview for a permanent trainee position and your performance on the scheme will provide you with a significant advantage.
In the placement you can expect:
- To be involved with real client work from day one.
- To work alongside experienced attorneys and meet some of the talented people who make Dehns the firm they are.
- The opportunity to travel to some of the firm’s other UK offices.
- Presentations from current attorneys on what it is like to train and qualify.
- Exposure to the kind of work you would undertake as a trainee.
- Networking and social events.
- To gain a broad and comprehensive view of life as a patent or trade mark attorney.
- You will be allocated a current trainee as a buddy and have the opportunity to meet and work with partners and associates.
Benefits of the placement:
- Paid two-week placement
- Invaluable experience with a prestigious firm
- Buddy Scheme and vast networking opportunities
- Opportunity to interview for a graduate position and a long-term career in Dehns.
Benefits offered to long-term Dehns employees:
- Minimum first year salary of £37,000 per annum, with annual profit related bonus
- 25 days’ annual holiday on commencing employment, plus holiday purchase scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance, critical illness cover, life assurance and Permanent Health Insurance
- Flexible and Hybrid working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised Health Club membership
- Interest-free annual travel season ticket loan
Who can apply?
- They are looking for penultimate-year students to apply to this summer placement scheme, and ideally you will need to be available for employment in summer/autumn 2024.
- You will need to have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2.1 result in your undergraduate level degree. For prospective patent attorneys, you must have a technical/STEM degree subject, typically science, engineering or physics; for prospective trade mark attorneys, there are no specific degree disciplines.
- You should also be able to demonstrate an excellent academic history gained at A-Level and GCSE (or equivalents)
- You should be passionate about Dehns and looking to work in this industry after graduation
- You will be treated like a trainee so we are looking for candidates to be hard-working and resilient.
Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 2 weeks
Salary: £200.00-£375.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Dehns
Expected start date: 26/06/2023
