I decided to take a route that allowed me to qualify without a science degree. I enrolled in 8 science classes online from a community college in my state.You absolutely do not need hard sciences for anything related to copyright and trademarks, including in a law firm. To be eligible for the Patent Bar, candidates typically need a background in science or engineering. As others have indicated, to practice before the U.S. Patent Office you must have a science or engineering background, not just a law license. In order to qualify for the Patent Exam, you will need at least a bachelor's degree in one of the specified fields of science or engineering. To be admitted to the examination, each applicant must demonstrate possession of the required scientific and technical training. Can I work in Patent Law without a STEM background? Yes, you do not need a background in STEM to practice Patent Litigation or Technology Transactions. Since the purpose of the Patent Bar Exam is to test the applicant's understanding of patenting and patent law, there are no further requirements in this area.