Taster days

"I’m aspiring towards a career in IP, and it’s been fantastic to learn more about the technical side of the role today. I didn’t expect to be thrown into real-life tasks but working through them in teams with someone who knows what they’re doing was a great learning opportunity, and talking to Secerna trainees has given me so much more insight than I’d be able to get otherwise."

"Attending the taster day at Secerna surpassed all my expectations. Through presentations given by partners, associates, and trainees we learnt all about the firm and life as a patent attorney. Then through small group work, which was led by a trainee, we got to experience the kind of work that we would be doing as patent attorneys. The day that I spent at Secerna has left me feeling informed about the sector of intellectual property and excited to pursue a career as a patent attorney."

"The taster day at Secerna gave me an engaging, enjoyable and holistic insight into the patent profession, achieved through the input of all staff from Charlotte and Jason, through to the new trainees. The group tasks challenged us to think like a patent attorney would and despite being difficult, through the guided support of George and Jay we reached the correct conclusion. Everyone was so welcoming, I learnt so much and I am now confident that patent law is the career I wish to pursue. Thank you to Grace for excellent communication beforehand and to the whole team at Secerna for a fantastic day!"

"The taster day exceeded my expectations. I learnt about IP from a variety of different perspectives and saw how patent attorneys capture the inventiveness of cutting-edge tech. The opportunity to work on real-life tasks in groups gave a valuable insight into life as a patent attorney. I left the taster day not only with an understanding of why Secerna is different from other firms but also with an ambition to pursue a career as a patent attorney."

"The taster day was really informative in allowing me to further develop my understanding of a career in Intellectual Property. Everyone in the office were friendly and welcoming and the day strengthened my interest in pursuing a career as a patent attorney."

"Secerna's taster day served as an insightful introduction to a career in intellectual property (IP) law. Completing tasks led by the patent attorneys themselves enabled me to envision myself as a professional in this field with confidence in my capabilities. From presentations given by both partners, a trainee, and the business development lead, I developed a newfound appreciation for the importance of IP in encouraging innovation and advancing technology for the greater good. The welcoming and supportive environment created by the entire team at Secerna really put myself and the other attendees at ease, allowing us to make the most of this opportunity!"