Interested in Intellectual Property? Want to find out more about the Patent Profession?

Please see details below of a work experience scheme at Dehns,  one of the largest patent firms in Europe, with offices in London, Brighton, Oxford and Munich.

Dehns will host a formal work experience scheme during the summer of 2015. This will be designed to provide a select number of candidates with a first-hand opportunity to see what it is like to work as a Patent or Trade Mark Attorney.
We are looking to run a two-week scheme for a group of four to six participants.
Dehns has an excellent reputation for training standards. We are also renowned for our commitment to quality of work along with our approachable and ‘user friendly’ attitude. The lengthier duration of our work experience scheme will allow time for us to demonstrate this approach, to show you how we interact with our clients, and to give you an idea of what you can expect from a career with us.
We are looking for a diverse range of candidates to join us and welcome applications from undergraduates, graduates, or post-graduates of any relevant discipline.

The Firm recruits on average anywhere between four and eight graduate or post-graduate positions per year in total for its patent and trade mark departments. The work experience scheme will form a key part of our recruitment process.
Scheme dates
We anticipate that our scheme will run for one continuous two-week period during July or August 2015. The exact dates will be confirmed in early 2015.
Location
You will spend your time in one or more of our UK offices (London, Brighton, or Oxford).

How to apply and recruitment process

Please complete and submit our online application, along with a covering letter by close of 28 February 2015. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
Please note that applicants must have or expect to have a minimum 2:1 result in their undergraduate degree.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend a short interview assessment to take place in March 2015, after which offers will be made to those accepted onto the scheme. The work experience period will be unpaid; travel expenses will be reimbursed.
The Firm will continue to accept speculative applications outside of the work experience scheme throughout the year as normal.

http://www.dehns.com/site/careers/work_experience/