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Take some biology courses (chemistry nice, too) - majoring in these subjects is fine for the Biotech lawyer career track.
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Take at least one lab class (need to know how science process works!).
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See if any law classes offered at your school or take some political science or pre-law classes.
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See if you can volunteer or gofer with a law firm doing biotech or science patents (call offices around town).
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Check out the Patent and Trademark Office WWW Site (PTO) to see what kind of activity is currently going on.
Patent and Trademark Office
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prepare for LSAT test if you are going to law school.
Law School Admission Council
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Please note that many scientists will change over to a new career in obtaining patents or ruling on legal issues; the lab experience sure helps! |
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