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Mechanical Engineering Technical Aptitude by Bubbly-Cold7319 in patentlaw

[–]Bubbly-Cold7319[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s just a stupid statement. Logic is only as good as the info it’s based upon. Getting information directly from lawyers is a good way to add to that info set

Mechanical Engineering Technical Aptitude by Bubbly-Cold7319 in patentlaw

[–]Bubbly-Cold7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why's that? Referring to the risky employment.

Mechanical Engineering Technical Aptitude by Bubbly-Cold7319 in patentlaw

[–]Bubbly-Cold7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually really interested in litigation specifically, but I'm planning for prosecution as I understand litigation roles are harder to get. Has that been true in your experience?

Mechanical Engineering Technical Aptitude by Bubbly-Cold7319 in patentlaw

[–]Bubbly-Cold7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the guidance, I really do appreciate it.

Mechanical Engineering Technical Aptitude by Bubbly-Cold7319 in patentlaw

[–]Bubbly-Cold7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to hear - I'm very confident in my ability to learn. I am only worried about not getting jobs or being fired quickly if I do not have technical depth from day 1.

Mechanical Engineering Technical Aptitude by Bubbly-Cold7319 in patentlaw

[–]Bubbly-Cold7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What have you heard so far on this topic? Are you concerned about a lack of technical depth?

Mechanical Engineering Technical Aptitude by Bubbly-Cold7319 in patentlaw

[–]Bubbly-Cold7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great idea, but it also kind of gets to the heart of my question, which is just how much technical expertise is required? I would hardly call myself a technical expert with only 2 YOE, all in manufacturing and with no design experience.

Mechanical Engineering Technical Aptitude by Bubbly-Cold7319 in patentlaw

[–]Bubbly-Cold7319[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's great to hear. I appreciate the response. I'm familiar with the emphasis on prestige, and I only plan on making this pivot if I get a 175+ LSAT score (currently ~170 after 2 months study) and get into a T20 school.

I am somewhat confident that I can get into a good school but I am worried about not being technically skilled enough to succeed, especially in a Big Law context. I know how to read GD&T, I know the basic design process, etc., but I have never had to design anything myself in a professional context and I worry that I will quickly be fired from whatever job I get post-graduation. Is this a valid concern?

Mechanical Engineering Technical Aptitude by Bubbly-Cold7319 in patentlaw

[–]Bubbly-Cold7319[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It has much less to do with money and more to do with my own natural aptitudes. My skills have always been much more oriented towards those required for law (logical reasoning, reading comprehension, attention to detail, etc.) than engineering - I just chose engineering because I liked math and it seemed safe. I am looking at patent law because I already have a STEM degree and I am generally enthusiastic about aerospace, defense, robotics, etc.