Pan-European Seal Programme
Paid traineeship for LUSEM students at the European Union Intellectual Property Office or the European Patent Office
Outstanding Master’s students at Lund University School of Economics and Management can apply for a paid 12-months period traineeship at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante or the European Patent Office (EPO) in Munich.
The traineeship allows you to gain valuable professional multicultural work experience and get a foot in the door of the competitive world of intellectual property. The traineeship programme offers variety of professional placements depending on the profile of the applicant.
The internship is offered within the Pan-European Seal, a comprehensive intellectual property programme aimed at bridging academia and the labour market and promoted by two of the world’s largest intellectual property offices – the EUIPO and EPO – together with strategic university partners.
Apply to EUIPO or EPO
Kindly note that the same candidates cannot be included in the EUIPO and EPO shortlists. You have to state this in your motivation letter to LUSEM, clearly indicating the choice of traineeship location.
The monthly financial support for selected trainees differs between EUIPO and EPO.
Ideal trainee profile
Master’s student from LUSEM in any of the eligible academic areas can apply:
- Law
- IP & Knowledge Management
- International Relations & Communication
- Information Technology
- Economics & Business Administration
- Human Resources
Nationality from at least one of the EUIPO and/or EPO member states (or candidate). A limited number of trainees may be selected from third countries.