I am a student in biology, and was thinking of getting work experience at the USPTO as an examiner before applying to law schools. Patent prosecution is a core practice area for our Intellectual Property team.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. Common choices include engineering, computer science, or biology for patent law, or business and English for copyright and trademark law. Patent lawyers must have a bachelor's degree in science or engineering. You need to go to law school and then become a Patent Attorney. Advice on how to prepare for careers in patent law with a biology PhD.