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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a sophomore who would like to have a comfortable lifestyle.  He’s a smart kid, who does well in school, who likes a comfortable lifestyle.  He thinks he would be happier with a job he “didn’t hate” that gave him $ to do what he likes on the weekends, than a job he loves with uncertain income, or one with long hours.

He does well in school, math comes easily to him. He’s wondered about careers in data, finance, etc . . . Someone told him patent attorney is a good choice if you want interesting work and a good life style.

Any suggestions for majors and careers that might be a fit? [/quote]

If you want to be a patent attorney, you probably want an engineering degree.

The best paid patent attorneys are probably litigators.

The venn diagram of engineers that would also make good litigators is pretty small.  You are a rare talent and you will be paid like you are a rare talent if you pursue patent law.[/quote]
Lol. I think many engineers could make decent litigators, but would they want to be? They could do briefing but may be more of a second chair presence.  Litigation is not typically for someone who just wants to chill, though. [/quote]

An engineer that can write persuasively?
Why not get some venture capital firm to fund your start up and sell it to google?[/quote]

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