<p>Another option you could consider is becoming a patent agent which does not require a law degree, you only have to pass an exam given by the US Patent and Trademark Office; this would allow you use your technical knowledge by prosecuting patent applications filed with the patent office (ie, assist in writing and then filing the paperwork in order to get a patent issued for). Patent agents esp those with industry experience or PhD's can make pretty decent money. If you are unsure of law school you could try this out to get a taste of patent law; many engineers and scientists start out as patent agents and the ones who make more money as patent agents are the ones who (not surprisingly) have more experience or PhD's (and many then go on to get their law degrees later primarily because of the higher salaries they can earn with a law degree).</p>