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Ignorant UG non EE engineering major here also, so essentially any engineering degree qualifies one to sit for the patent bar?Big Shrimpin wrote:If the ONLY impetus for getting the MS is to increase your biglaw marketability because you missed out in 2L SA hiring, then I'd definitely do LOTS of research to see if it was a good idea. My initial impression is that such an endeavor would probably not be the best course of action. You'd probably have a better shot at working connections/making connections. If the MS could act as a backup plan for a job/career in engineering, then maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea. Don't know your situation, though, but the MS doesn't really seem like a great idea.
As a side note if you're an 0L/1L and are patent bar eligible, then I'd HIGHLY recommend taking the patent bar. I had a non-EE engineering degree and took the patent bar prior to law school. Having that bullet point, in my opinion, paid DIVIDENDS during 2L OCI (read: more than a couple offers). OP, if you've got particular questions, PM me. Good luck!
As long as it is in the following list (the names of the major must match according to a PLI rep I met last semester), then you can sit under category Abenedict.assnold wrote:Ignorant UG non EE engineering major here also, so essentially any engineering degree qualifies one to sit for the patent bar?Big Shrimpin wrote:If the ONLY impetus for getting the MS is to increase your biglaw marketability because you missed out in 2L SA hiring, then I'd definitely do LOTS of research to see if it was a good idea. My initial impression is that such an endeavor would probably not be the best course of action. You'd probably have a better shot at working connections/making connections. If the MS could act as a backup plan for a job/career in engineering, then maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea. Don't know your situation, though, but the MS doesn't really seem like a great idea.
As a side note if you're an 0L/1L and are patent bar eligible, then I'd HIGHLY recommend taking the patent bar. I had a non-EE engineering degree and took the patent bar prior to law school. Having that bullet point, in my opinion, paid DIVIDENDS during 2L OCI (read: more than a couple offers). OP, if you've got particular questions, PM me. Good luck!
CyLaw wrote:Does one require a JD in order to utilize the passing of the patent bar?benedict.assnold wrote:Ignorant UG non EE engineering major here also, so essentially any engineering degree qualifies one to sit for the patent bar?Big Shrimpin wrote:If the ONLY impetus for getting the MS is to increase your biglaw marketability because you missed out in 2L SA hiring, then I'd definitely do LOTS of research to see if it was a good idea. My initial impression is that such an endeavor would probably not be the best course of action. You'd probably have a better shot at working connections/making connections. If the MS could act as a backup plan for a job/career in engineering, then maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea. Don't know your situation, though, but the MS doesn't really seem like a great idea.
As a side note if you're an 0L/1L and are patent bar eligible, then I'd HIGHLY recommend taking the patent bar. I had a non-EE engineering degree and took the patent bar prior to law school. Having that bullet point, in my opinion, paid DIVIDENDS during 2L OCI (read: more than a couple offers). OP, if you've got particular questions, PM me. Good luck!
As long as it is in the following list (the names of the major must match according to a PLI rep I met last semester), then you can sit under category A
If your major is oddly named so it is not on this list, normally you can qualify under category B. It just takes some additional forms and effort
- Biology
Biochemistry
Botany
Computer Science *
Electronics Technology
Food Technology
General Chemistry
Marine Technology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Organic Chemistry
Pharmacology
Physics
Textile Technology
Aeronautical Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrochemical Engineering
Engineering Physics
General Engineering
Geological Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
You don't need a JD to be a patent agent.benedict.assnold wrote:Does one require a JD in order to utilize the passing of the patent bar?CyLaw wrote:As long as it is in the following list (the names of the major must match according to a PLI rep I met last semester), then you can sit under category Abenedict.assnold wrote:Ignorant UG non EE engineering major here also, so essentially any engineering degree qualifies one to sit for the patent bar?Big Shrimpin wrote:If the ONLY impetus for getting the MS is to increase your biglaw marketability because you missed out in 2L SA hiring, then I'd definitely do LOTS of research to see if it was a good idea. My initial impression is that such an endeavor would probably not be the best course of action. You'd probably have a better shot at working connections/making connections. If the MS could act as a backup plan for a job/career in engineering, then maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea. Don't know your situation, though, but the MS doesn't really seem like a great idea.
As a side note if you're an 0L/1L and are patent bar eligible, then I'd HIGHLY recommend taking the patent bar. I had a non-EE engineering degree and took the patent bar prior to law school. Having that bullet point, in my opinion, paid DIVIDENDS during 2L OCI (read: more than a couple offers). OP, if you've got particular questions, PM me. Good luck!
If your major is oddly named so it is not on this list, normally you can qualify under category B. It just takes some additional forms and effort
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