Summer of IP
We are delighted to be hosting two hybrid talks as part of IP Inclusive’s Summer of IP initiative. These will take place in person at our London office and online. You can find out more about the wider Summer of IP initiative and our talks on the IP Inclusive, Careers in Ideas website here.
Available talks:
- Life as an IP solicitor / barrister Panel Discussion – Wednesday 8 July 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Introduction to the different forms of IP Presentation – Wednesday 22 July 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Are you eligible?
These events are open to attendees aged 18 and over only and are separate from the Powell Gilbert work experience programme, which requires a separate application.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration to attend our Summer of IP talks is now closed. Recordings of the talks will become available via the Summer of IP’s website in due course.
Assistance and further questions
If you have any questions not answered above, please contact us at experiencepg@powellgilbert.com. Due to the high volume of emails to this inbox, we will not respond to queries already addressed on this page. Please do not use this inbox for questions regarding permanent roles.
Work Experience
What we offer
Powell Gilbert is a powerhouse of European Intellectual Property law and one of the most highly regarded specialist IP litigation firms in Europe. We advise on all IP rights and represent clients from a broad variety of industries.
Each summer, we run two one week work experience programmes. During these weeks, you will take part in several interactive sessions including a patent analysis activity, CV and interview workshops, meet with different departments across the firm, and get a general understanding of how our firm works.
Are you eligible?
Our programmes are open to university students and graduates from all disciplines. One of our work experience weeks is designed for law students and the other for non law students.
Applications are now closed
Applications for our Summer Work Experience for this year have now closed.
Successful applicants will be notified by 8th June.
Assistance and further questions
If you have any questions, please contact us at experiencepg@powellgilbert.com. Due to the high volume of emails to this inbox, we will not respond to queries already addressed on this page. Please do not use this inbox for questions regarding permanent roles.
We do not offer vacation schemes or training contracts. For information on current vacancies, please visit the relevant page linked at the bottom of our Careers page and follow the instructions provided.