Internships
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Pan-European Seal Young Professionals Programme
As a young professional at the European Patent Office, the second-largest intergovernmental organisation in Europe, high-achieving university graduates can undertake challenging assignments in a range of departments at the EPO's headquarters in Munich, Germany, or another EPO site such as The Hague, Vienna or Brussels. The programme brings a real employment opportunity combined with a rich and targeted training plan. To anchor that experience, the programme offers possibility of extension from one to three years. Learn more
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Judicial internships at the Boards of Appeal
The EPO offers a limited number of internships at its Boards of Appeal for judges of the contracting states to the European Patent Convention (EPC). The internships are organised jointly by the Boards of Appeal and the European Patent Academy, whose objectives include the promotion of equal access to training opportunities in the field of European and international patent law and practice across all current and future EPC contracting states. The internships last two weeks. Learn more
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Internships for Rechtsrefendariat
The Rechtsreferendariat at the European Patent Office offers German law graduates a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in an international organisation. Trainees work alongside legal experts on intellectual property matters, litigation support, and administrative law, contributing to real cases and projects. This programme provides valuable insights into European patent law and opens the door to exciting career prospects within a dynamic legal environment. Explore current openings below.
