Description
Applications are now open for our first round of assessments for our 2021 graduate scheme. The locations for this position are in either our Manchester or Scotland (Aberdeen or Glasgow) offices. For the right candidate we may consider London as a location.
As a graduate entrant you will be given full support to achieve qualification as a chartered UK and European patent attorney. We run our own comprehensive in-house ‘Training Academy’ which combines tutorials, and lectures as well as mentoring and supervision from partners and other qualified attorneys. In addition, you will also gain a range of commercial skills, such as business development and client care, as part of our on-going personal development programme.
Click on the link below for more information and to view our patent graduate brochure which contains more information about our Training Academy and our Engineering and Physics practice.
Applications close on Sunday 18 April 2021. We anticipate first round interviews will take place between 17-28 May 2021. Interviews will take place via video call.
Requirements
You will have gained at least a 2:1 degree in any engineering discipline or physics. We are particularly interested in applicants that would be comfortable with technology such as electrical control systems and electromechanical systems. Applications are welcomed from those completing a doctorate, undertaking postgraduate research or working in industry.
In addition, you need to have a natural curiosity to find out how things work, excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. You need to demonstrate technical excellence, an interest in the commercial world and appreciate the importance of intellectual property to businesses.
Working as a patent attorney requires not only an excellent technical and academic background but the ability to draft comprehensive documents and defend complex legal arguments. It is a challenging and rewarding role enabling you to be involved with leading edge research as well as understanding and supporting the commercial objectives of a diverse client base worldwide.