<p>What type of engineering would be most recommended for patent law. I am completely aware of the difficulty getting accepted to a respectable law school, or any for that matter, on a major like engineering. My question is merely which type of engineering would be most suitable.</p>
<p>Electrical if you had to choose, but I’ve heard it really doesn’t matter.</p>
<p>see my permanent thread at the top of this board, especially post no. 53</p>
<p>Dadofsam,</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. It has provided further insight into my questions. From what I read you are not big on giving out opinions but rather providing information. If you would though, could inform me which area of engineering you feel would best prepare me for this field of law? </p>
<p>If anyone has anything to add please do. I would like to hear all types of opinions.</p>
<p>On a side note, which major is more difficult, electrical engineering or computer science? I mean specifically at UCLA.</p>
<p>I give opinions when it seems sensible to do so. My opinion in this situation, as always, is that you should major in the subject that interests you; otherwise you are setting yourself up for four or more years of studying a subject that you won’t like that much. Why ruin the college experience by doing that?</p>
<p>There are differences between electrical engineering and computer science. Either one could serve as sufficient background for becoming a patent attorney, if that turns out to be what you want to do. A background in either could serve as a basis for doing similar patent work, but not always. It depends on the technology that is used by your employer or your law firm’s clients (or your own, if you go on your own).</p>
<p>So major in what you like.</p>
<p>Thanks for the opinion. It has been very helpful.</p>
<p>Many engineering departments award degree in EECS.</p>