Young Professionals Programme

Launch your career at the European Patent Office
Are you student or a recent graduate from the listed universities, eager to make an impact in a dynamic, multicultural environment? The Young Professionals Programme offers a unique opportunity to kick-start your international career in intellectual property (IP).
The programme starts with a one-year placement, with the option to extend for up to two more years through a selection process. This gives you the chance to gain deeper experience and build your career over as much as three years.
Apply to following vacancy pools until 9th of March
Science & Engineering
Information Technology
Human Resources & Business Administration
International Relations & Communication
Economics & Finance
Law
To be eligible, you must:
have an EPO\’s member states nationality
Hold a completed university degree from one of these universities at bachelor\’s level or higher
Have excellent knowledge of one of the EPO\’s official languages (English, French, or German)