Our training programme offers you a professional education, hands-on practical experience and the opportunity to work with diverse clients at the forefront of innovation.

 

How to apply

Please apply by email to graduate.recruitment@mewburn.com with the following attachments:

1. CV (which should include):

  • Full name (inc. any middle names)
  • Current address
  • Secondary School and KS4 or equivalent (e.g. GCSE) subjects and results
  • 6th Form College and KS5 or equivalent (e.g. A-Level) subjects and results
  • Degree (course, University, and results), and details of any higher degree, predicted results if in final year
  • Nationality and if work permit to work in UK is required

2. Covering letter (which should include):

  • Reasons for applying
  • Activities and interests – what you enjoy doing in your spare time
  • Any other relevant information

3. Two pieces of written work explained below

4. In the email you send to us please specify where you heard about our vacancy, from the list below:
  • University or University Society - please specify / Gradcracker / IPCareers / LinkedIn / Sanctuary Graduates / Other - please specify
  • Please also provide which role you are applying to and any dates you are unavailable for interview
If you have questions about your application, please contact us at graduate.recruitment@mewburn.com. Since we prefer to use e-mail to arrange interviews, please send your application email from the address to which you would like us to reply.


Written work

We require the following pieces of written work:

For applications for our trainee patent attorney vacancies

1.    Write a short description of one of the following kitchen implements, please explain what the implement does, how it is constructed and works and 
any clever features it has. (No more than 600 words) Choose from a rotary can opener, wing-lever corkscrew, rotary whisk or a garlic press.  

2.    A single sentence which defines the essential features of a pair of scissors and which distinguishes scissors from a pair of cutting pliers (e.g. 
wire cutters). For example, one might define the distinction between a “door” and a “sash window” as a cover which is positioned by an opening 
in a wall and which can be pivoted to vary the extent to which it blocks the opening.

We would recommend against using large language / generative AI models to formulate your responses.  Experience shows that such responses only superficially touch on the key points.


The next step

At Mewburn Ellis we are passionate about diversity and inclusion and we are proud to be using Rare Recruitment's Contextual Recruitment System which allows us to consider your achievements in the context in which they were gained. We understand that not every candidate’s achievements look the same on paper – and we want to recruit the best people, from every background. So after sending through your application, we will send you a link to complete a short questionnaire (less than 5 minutes) so you can provide the context for your achievements.

 

Assessment

When you have submitted your written pieces and been given some time to provide some contextual information via the Rare Recruitment questionnaire we will review your application. If invited for interview you are given the opportunity to discuss your CV, scientific achievements and motivations, as well as to ask your own questions about the job. A second interview is held for candidates who are put forward from the first round. There are technical elements to both stages which will be explained when you are invited. Please note both stages are virtual and if you’re successful we’ll arrange an office visit so you can meet the team you’re likely to work with, see the workspace and get a ‘feel’ for our firm and culture.

 

Application checklist

  1. Have you read all of our Graduate Recruitment section? Including the brochure?
  2. Do you understand our approach to training and rotations?  See document here.
  3. Have you seen our films? They will hopefully help you understand the kind of work we do, what we value and our priorities so that you can be sure we are the right firm for you.
  4. Finally, have you provided your CV and covering letter with all necessary information as detailed above including both pieces of written work?

Please be aware that we do receive a large number of applications, to all of which we give our full consideration. Be assured that we will respond as soon as we can but, particularly at peak times, this may take a few weeks.

 

We look forward to receiving your application!

 

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