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

LondonStart Date: September 2026 (GDL) / September 2027 (Training)From Lab to LawEIP is proud to announce our new Trainee Solicitor Pathway for STEM graduates who are interested in qualifying as a solicitor specialising in into patent law. Science and technology is at the heart of what we do - if you would like a professional services career with a science and technology focus, read on!This is a fantastic opportunity to complete the journey from STEM graduate/postgraduate to a qualified solicitor. Our three-year scheme supports STEM specialists as they complete their fully funded Graduate Diploma in Law over the first year and then join our team for a two-year period of training whilst fully employed and working on real cases with the team.In year one you will complete the Graduate Diploma in Law; a full-time university course, and you will complete this at our preferred provider. EIP will fund your course fees and offer assistance with living costs. You will also be encouraged to maintain contact with the team and will be invited to social events and team off-sites.The trainee solicitor will then join our leading litigation department and will gain direct experience working closely with the solicitors and partners on complex patent cases.Who We Are Looking ForWe would be interested to hear from high-achieving graduates or post-graduates in a STEM subject. It is not essential to have completed any legal training prior to accepting this position.Why EIP?We specialises in high-value and complex patent matters, with offices across Europe and the US. Our multidisciplinary team includes patent attorneys, litigators, and commercial IP lawyers working in three of the world’s key patent markets - the UK, Europe, and the USA.Our multi award-winning patent litigation practice is highly successful and highly ranked in the legal directories. Our cross-border team of patent litigators sits in Germany and the UK thus allowing us to service clients in two of the key European patent litigation jurisdictions. Our innovative combination of experienced specialist patent litigators and the wide variety of technical specialties of our patent attorneys has led to a long line of client successes in the court room.Ready to apply?If you're excited to make an impact in the world of patent litigation, we’d love to hear from you. Please review the full Job Spec.