Graduates at Mathys & Squire

Applications for our Graduate Recruitment Programme 2025 are now closed.

We expect applications for our 2026 Programme to open in late summer 2025.

Mathys & Squire is a market leading intellectual property (IP) law firm, who for over 100 years has been helping our clients protect, commercialise, and enforce their IP rights.

Working as a patent attorney, you will be advising clients from a vast range of technology areas and will be exposed to cutting edge innovation. Our rich and varied client base includes multinationals, SMEs, and startup companies working at the forefront of research and development.

Our graduates should expect to be involved in real work from day one and have access to an enviable training programme, including one to one feedback sessions, more formalised tutorials, and external courses to aid exam preparation. In addition, we have a dedicated team who are there to support your professional development and ensure you have the skills and depth of knowledge to become a successful and respected patent attorney.

We are looking for people with a curious mind, ambition and who are dedicated to delivering high quality results. You should enjoy the art of articulating complex matters in a clear and concise manner, have an eye for detail, and be inquisitive and passionate about technology.

We consider our team to be our most valuable asset as we attribute our success to the quality of our people. At Mathys & Squire, we have a clear set of firm values that affirm our commitment to quality, excellence, and fairness, and that we are fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. We are proud of our culture which celebrates openness, and diversity of people, opinion, and expertise. We are looking for people who embody these beliefs and are ready to embark on this journey with us.

To be eligible for a position as a Trainee Patent Attorney, you must  hold a STEM degree (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) of which a minimum of 80% of the core course hours must cover scientific and/or technical subjects.

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