Trainee Patent Attorney – Technology and Engineering

Kilburn & Strode LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilburn & Strode LLP is launching a Trainee Patent Attorney Graduate Programme in London. The role trains you toward UK and EU qualifications as a Patent Attorney, with guidance from a dedicated people manager and paid study leave.

The Technology and Engineering stream accepts graduates from Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics, and offers exposure to high-profile global clients across technology sectors.

Qualifications

• Candidates on track to achieve or have achieved at undergraduate level a 1st or 2:1 in the listed degrees.

Education

Computer Science

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Physics

Mathematics

Job description

Kilburn & Strode LLP, Trainee Patent Attorney – Technology and Engineering

Trainee Patent Attorney Graduate Programme

Do you want to take your scientific knowledge beyond the lab and into the real world? Imagine playing a key role in protecting and commercialising cutting-edge technological innovations and working alongside some of the leading scientists in their fields. If that sounds exciting, have you considered a career as a patent attorney? It’s a unique and intellectually stimulating role, combining deep scientific understanding with complex legal, strategic and commercial thinking.

Our traineeship offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation and contribute to high-impact IP matters, all while studying towards your exams to become a qualified UK and European patent attorney.

Why Kilburn & Strode?

Kilburn & Strode is a leading firm of European patent and trade mark attorneys with offices in London, The Netherlands, San Francisco and Boston. 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 Vertiv, Elvie, Zoom, Immunocore and NBCUniversal. We have a culture built on diversity and are looking for people who share and demonstrate our ambition and commitment to our clients.

This is an exciting time to join the firm and team. We are advancing our 2030 firmwide strategy and fulfilling the roadmap that will help us to achieve this next phase of our vision, and you have the opportunity to be an instrumental part of helping us on that exciting journey.

The programme at a glance:

• Duration: The traineeship normally lasts up to five years.
• Exam support: You will receive support and guidance throughout your traineeship as you work towards your UK and EU qualifications as a Patent Attorney. This will include paid study leave, exam fees and internal training.

Our Tech + Eng team

We are recruiting for places on our Technology and Engineering training programme, starting in October 2027, where we will support, mentor and develop you into a world-class patent attorney, working on some of the most exciting new products and ideas from across the globe. Our team comprises over 60 individuals, advising high-profile global clients across all fields of technology.

At Kilburn & Strode, we offer a quality structured training programme and a dedicated people manager to help guide you through your traineeship. No two days are ever the same. Throughout the course of your training, you will master the fundamentals of UK and European patent law, learn how to draft patent applications, take part in opinion and opposition work, and interact with clients.

Who can apply?

Candidates who are on track to achieve, or who have achieved, a 1st or 2:1 at undergraduate level in the following degrees:

• Computer Science
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Physics
• Mathematics

Although not a requirement, a postgraduate degree or work experience focusing on medical technology, cleantech or AI would be considered favourably.

Our recruitment process

We want you to know what to expect at each stage of the process.

• Application form. You will complete an online application form outlining your employment and academic history.
• Video interview. If your application meets the relevant requirements for the role, we will invite you to complete a video interview. Video interview invites are issued after the closing date. You will have up to 7 days to complete the video interview.
• Assessment centre. Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre, which will be the final stage of the process.

We will keep you updated by email at each stage, so you always know where your application stands.

• Areas of Specialism: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering - Other, Technology