How much difference does an engineering undergrad make?

Applying to College
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<p>Salutations all, I’ve enjoyed CC greatly and decided today to join the community and ask some questions:</p>

<p>Currently, I am a Canadian student enrolled in Waterloo’s Electrical Engineering program (I am a frosh) and I am looking for a grad school to study IP law in the states. In terms of admissions, will an electrical engineering undergrad make any difference compared to say, commerce, or business, for law school?</p>

<p>I know it’s a bit early to be thinking of grad school right now, but I wish to get some inside information (if any =S) early on when switching majors is still feasible. Any and all suggestions, comments and responses will be appreciated =).</p>

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<p>Law schools take all kind of majors. Your GPA is important, so major in something that you’ll do well in and enjoy. Engineering seems like an awful way to spend 4 years when you’re not actually doing it as a career.</p>

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<p>So then I should just switch to business or commerce…? =_=</p>

<p>I enjoy engineering, but if it comes down to grad schools believing that an engineering undergrad is just as difficult as a business undergrad, then I guess I will have to consider other options.</p>

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<p>I think your statement “I enjoy engineering” is the key here. If you like engineering, stick with it. Generally speaking, engineering has the reputation for being a more difficult field of study than business. The law school admissions offices will take that into account when you apply.</p>

<p>You also need to consider what you might do for a living if you decide not to go to law school. Does a business program offer you the same kind of options as an engineering program?</p>

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<p>Patent law – you will have a great background as an engineer</p>