Who are Carpmaels & Ransford?  

Carpmaels & Ransford are a leading European intellectual property law firm. Through their passionate and award-winning team of life scientists, engineers and regulatory experts, they advise some of the world’s leading healthcare companies. 

Representing seven of the global top ten pharmaceutical companies, Carpmaels protects some of the most commercially valuable pharma products in the world, and many of their biotech cases form the basis of EPO case law. They are also engaged with some of the world’s pre-eminent technology companies.  

They were awarded Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year at the 2023 Managing IP EMEA Awards and were also awarded Patent Contentious Firm of the Year and Impact Case of the Year at the 2022 Awards. They are consistently ranked as a top-tier firm by industry directories. 

Each year, Carpmaels recruits a number of exceptional STEM graduates, supporting them through to qualification as a UK and European patent attorney. Opportunities exist within their Chemistry, Biotechnology and Engineering & Tech practice groups.  

In addition to working on cutting-edge technologies and landmark cases, graduate trainees enjoy a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Carpmaels values a healthy work/life balance and works to ensure everyone feels valued and supported. From ensuring fair and barrier-free recruitment processes, to supporting the career development of everyone at the firm, there exists an open and approachable way of working, where people feel able to be themselves. 

Event Details    

Diversity of thought is vital to Carpmaels; it is how they approach challenges differently and offer their clients creative and original solutions. They are hosting a Black Heritage Student Insight Event for STEM students from all year groups – ranging from first years to those undertaking further study, including PhDs. 

You will hear from a variety of people at different stages of their career journeys, receive helpful hints and tips for joining the profession and participate in practical activities which offer a taster of the day-to-day role. This offers an invaluable opportunity to explore the profession and discover more about life at the firm. 

If you are interested in exploring career options outside of the lab, whilst putting your degree to good use in a rewarding and intellectually stimulating profession, Carpmaels would love to meet you. 

The event is open to STEM students from relevant technical disciplines and the firm welcomes interest from individuals in their first year of undergraduate study and beyond. The event is aimed primarily at Black Heritage students but is open to all.

Apply here to attend:  https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/TD6V