Lab to Law: EIP's Trainee Solicitor Pathway for STEM Graduates

About the role We are looking for a Trainee Solicitor to join our leading litigation department who will cover the following areas: Drafting a variety of legal documents Legal research Attending client and expert meetings and taking accurate notes Assisting with the preparation of cases Attending hearings Additionally, the Trainee Solicitor will develop their skills in other areas, to include: Client care Practice support Case management Oral presentation Communication skills Business development You will have the opportunity to work in IP litigation, supporting fee earners in all aspect of their contentious and non-contentious work. During the second year of your training contract, you will gain experience in commercial law; in that regard, many of our trainees undertake a secondment with one of our clients or one of our partner law firms. This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring trainee solicitor with an interest in IP law to establish their career and work on large patent litigation cases. Individual thinking is encouraged, and everyone gets fully involved and takes ownership of their work to achieve the best for the client and also develop their career in an innovative and forward-thinking IP law firm. Trainees will be considered for an Associate position upon qualification.