DESCRIPTION OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

We are a centrally Munich-based intellectual property law firm handling trademark, design, copyright and licensing matters for German, Swiss and international clients from the US, China, Japan and other regions of the world. We are four (4) attorneys and 5 paralegals/other staff members.

We have welcomed approx. 15 previous ELSA law students over the past 16 years. A perfect trainee fit would be if you have excellent English speaking and writing skills and potentially speak some German or would like to learn it. We set up a special trainee program which includes legal research, writing blog articles, supporting lawyers in their daily work, helping in organizational matters and much more.

We prefer that trainees work on-site in Munich at our office in order to have the benefits and a full 360 degree experience.

If you are a good scholar, like challenges, can work in a team and independently, "think outside the box" and have a sense of humor, we would very much welcome your application.

WEBSITE

www.lexdellmeier.com

TYPE OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

Law firm

TRAINEESHIP TASKS

Detailed programme of the traineeship period and tasks for the trainee:

The trainee will be involved in daily activities of the law firm and support the lawyers and the paralegals. One of his/ her main functions will be conduct research and be to write articles for the IP blog for our law firm. The trainee will also have a possibility to get acquainted with IP law in Germany/ EU and participate in client meetings, where possible. The trainee will also be involved in organizational work (events, webinars, marketing) and will also receive an overall IP project (to be discussed between trainee and firm) that will be worked on during the overall traineeship including a presentation by the trainee at the end.

Knowledge, skills and competence to be acquired by the trainee at the end of the traineeship:

Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the substantive areas of work.

Teamwork: Ability to work in a team with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively

Client Orientation: Ability to consider all those to whom services are provided and to see things from clients’ point of view.

Monitoring and evaluation plan:
The trainee will be taken through an introduction process. During the traineeship she will also have continuous access to resources and guidance.

ORGANISING ELSA GROUP

ELSA Germany

PLACE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

Munich, Germany

TRAINEESHIP FORMAT

On-site

EARLIEST START DATE

16/02/2026

LATEST END DATE

15/05/2026

MIN DURATION

Minimum 3 months month/s

MAX DURATION

6 month/s

REMUNERATION

EUR 1000.00 per month
Other: German language course - if of interest

REQUIRED STUDY LEVEL

Graduate Bachelor

LEGAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Contract Law - Advanced
Industrial & Intellectual Property Law - Advanced
Information Technology Law - General

LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED

English - Fluent
AND
German - Basic
OR
German - Good

NUMBER OF TRAINEES

1

NUMBERS OF HOURS PER WEEK

32

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Microsoft Office, Powerpoint and very good Englisch writing and speaking skills are a necessity for the traineeshiop. German is a plus - but, not a must. You should be very smart, reliable and be quick and diligent in your work. You will then have fun at our firm and learn a lot.