What is the scheme? 

The summer scheme will give you first-hand experience to see what it is like to work as patent attorney. During the two-week scheme, you will rotate around two of our offices, gain valuable experience and will be paired with a buddy who will be on hand to answer any of your questions. You will also get involved with real client work and work alongside experienced attorneys. Overall, it is an excellent opportunity for you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the life of a patent attorney.

As the scheme is part of our recruitment process, your performance will be reviewed throughout your placement. At the end of the scheme, you may be fast tracked for an interview for a permanent trainee position.

Benefits of the scheme:

• Paid two-week scheme
• Rotate around two of our offices: London and Brighton
• Invaluable experience with a prestigious firm
• Buddy Scheme and vast networking opportunities
• Opportunity to interview for a graduate position

Requirements:

• You must have studied a STEM degree subject. For example, Chemistry, Natural science with chemistry specialism, Chemistry with a secondary science (e.g. chemistry with physics or chemistry with biochemistry) or PhD students with any of the above first degrees.
• We are looking for penultimate-year and post graduate students to apply to this summer scheme. Ideally you will need to be available for employment in Autumn of 2026.
• You should be able to demonstrate an excellent academic history. You must have gained a mini of AAA at A-level and be on track for a minimum of a 2:1 at degree level (or equivalent)
• You should be passionate about Dehns and looking to work in this industry after graduation

The Company

Dehns is one of Europe’s leading IP law firms with more than 300 people across 8 offices in 3 European countries. We have been obtaining and protecting IP on behalf of our clients for more than 100 years, and for a wide range of organisations across a comprehensive range of technologies.

Benefits

• Flexible Working
• Health & Sports Membership
• Private Medical
• Mental Health Assistance
• Cycle & Electric Vehicle Scheme