We are proud of our Graduate Training and Development programme, which has been refined over a number of years of experience. Graduate recruits, designated as Technical Assistants, receive the best possible grounding in the understanding and application of Intellectual Property (IP) Law.

As such, our policy on Training and Development is formalised and provided to all new recruits. Our aim is to train and develop for the long term, looking for those who join us to become future partners of the firm. 

Much of the training and development is provided ‘on the job’.  We aim to provide our Technical Assistants with the opportunity to be involved not only in searching, drafting and the prosecution of applications, but also in more advanced IP matters such as opposition, litigation and licensing.  Opportunity will also be made available when appropriate to attend Oral Proceedings before the European Patent Office.

In addition, we run ‘in-house’ tutorials to accommodate Technical Assistants at all levels of part-qualification, including programmes to prepare for UK Advanced Level examinations and the European Qualifying Examination.  Graduate recruits typically attend the Certificate in Intellectual Property course and the European Qualifying Examination course at Queen Mary, University of London.

Training and development of graduate recruits is predominantly based at our office in Central London, providing ease of access to the Chartered Institute and other useful resources and facilities.

Our recruits are provided with challenging work and a high quality of supervision, to stimulate their development.  However, work is carried out in an informal and sociable environment and there are plenty of opportunities to take part in recreational and social events with peers and other colleagues at the firm.

Profiles

To learn more about working for Mathys & Squire, click on one of the links below:

• Profile of a recent graduate entrant – Bethany Gibbs
• Profile of a now Associate – Caitlin Smith
• Profile of a now Partner – Ilya Kazi

2012

We are seeking to recruit up to six graduates in 2012, either direct from University or with some commercial/industrial experience, in a range of science and engineering disciplines, including Physics, Engineering Science, Electronic Engineering, Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Applicants should have a good degree from a leading university, great attention to detail, excellent written and spoken English, and a demonstrable curiosity about scientific and engineering developments.

Applicants should send a CV with a covering letter either via email to grads@mathys-squire.com, or by post to:

Mrs Elizabeth Arnold
Mathys and Squire LLP
120 Holborn
London EC1N 2SQ
United Kingdom

The Closing Date for Applications is Friday 20th January, 2012

Useful Links 

See the firm’s profile at http://www.insidecareers.co.uk