Engineering & Law: Advice Needed

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The discussion centers on the intersection of Mechanical Engineering and law, specifically the potential career path of becoming a patent lawyer. The original poster, a third-year Mechanical Engineering student, is exploring the feasibility of pursuing law school after completing their BASc. Key advice includes gaining experience as a Research and Development (R&D) engineer before applying to law school, as this combination of degrees is advantageous in the field of patent law.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles
  • Familiarity with the legal field, particularly intellectual property law
  • Knowledge of the law school application process
  • Experience in Research and Development (R&D) roles
NEXT STEPS
  • Research law schools with strong intellectual property programs
  • Explore the role and responsibilities of patent lawyers
  • Investigate the benefits of R&D experience before law school
  • Learn about the law school admission test (LSAT) preparation
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This discussion is beneficial for Mechanical Engineering students considering a transition to law, particularly those interested in patent law, as well as professionals seeking to understand the value of dual degrees in engineering and law.

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Dear fellow physicsforumers,

I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering in my third year of study. I fully intend to finish my BASc and I want to continue onto further studies. At first I thought maybe continuing further into a Master's degree in something Engineering related. But I have second thoughts on that. Recently, my friends threw around the idea of law school. Some good points were brought up that made having a engineering and a law degree a good combination to have.

I am here because I want to ask how can I find out more about law school and if it is right for me. I have no role-models who have pursued this education path and was wondering if there was anyone here who has or know someone who has done both engineering and law and could give me some advice. What to do in law school, where to work afterwards, etc.
 
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Usually people who combine engineering and law work as patent lawyers. A friend of mind recommended working as a R/D engineer for a few years before law school. Don't tell who ever interviews you for the R/D job that you are going to leave and go to law school though...
 

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