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.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. You absolutely do not need hard sciences for anything related to copyright and trademarks, including in a law firm. To be admitted to the examination, each applicant must demonstrate possession of the required scientific and technical training. The California Patent Bar exam is a specialized test tailored for those aspiring to practice patent law within California. Our more than 110 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)-registered attorneys and agents provide IP prosecution and strategic portfolio counseling to clients. There are a number of areas in IP that don't require a science background. As rayiner mentioned, there is IP litigation. What is the best technical background to have if you want to become a patent attorney or patent agent?