Are you looking to apply your knowledge of science and engineering to the protection and commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies, while working alongside world leading clients who are at the forefront of innovation? If so, have you considered a career as a patent attorney which will give you the chance to immerse yourself in a diverse range of technology and simultaneously grapple with fascinating legal challenges?

Open day

We are excited to be running an Open Day on Wednesday 2 July, which will allow attendees to hear more about being a patent attorney, the type of work we do here and give you a taste of life as a trainee at Kilburn & Strode.

Our Open Day will cover:

• Information on Kilburn & Strode
• Advice for future applications to the firm
• An interactive patent session
• A networking lunch with our trainees and associates

All reasonable travel expenses will be covered.

About us

Kilburn & Strode is a leading firm of European patent and trade mark attorneys with offices in London, The Netherlands and San Francisco. We help the most creative companies, protect the most innovative ideas and designs, in the most competitive markets, working for the world’s finest organisations – companies like Aston Martin Lagonda,  Samsonite, Boeing and Reaction Engines. We have a culture built on diversity and are looking for people who share and demonstrate our ambition and commitment to our clients.

Our Patent Career Programme offers you the chance to be involved in innovative, exciting inventions outside of the Lab, whilst studying towards your exams to become a qualified UK and European patent attorney.

How to apply

Submit your application via our website by the closing date of Monday 16 June at 9am (GMT)

Candidates would be in their penultimate or final year of their undergraduate. Masters and PhD students are also encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates with a solid scientific background, a strong academic record and a graduate or postgraduate degree in:

• Computer Science – ideally with some experience in AI.
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Physics
• Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

You will be asked to fill out a short application which will request a copy of your CV (please upload a PDF document) and ask you to answer a question on why our Open Day interests you.