Which states allow people to take the FE exam with an undergrad degree unrelated to science or engineering?

Question

When I went through undergrad, I didn't think much about a career involving science. So I got my degree in political science, which of course is not a science at all. Aside from a few deductive logic, statistics, and game theory courses, I took no science courses in undergrad.

Then, I went to law school, graduated, took and passed my state's (Washington) bar exam last year, and began working as a lawyer. But this bores me, and I'd like to work in patent litigation.

However, to do that, I need to pass the Patent Bar, and to take the Patent Bar, I first need to take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Which states will allow me to take the FE exam for purposes of qualifying for the Patent Bar, even though I don't have a science-related degree?

Answer 1

all states i know of allow it... as long as you have worked under a licensed PE for 5 years. around here (NC) a lot of people go to Pennsylvania. there entry requirements are not obserd. try contacting their board. you will need to study a lot though. i am studying for mine now. i have been out of school for only a year but the tests are crazy. a lot of times they will give you the formulas to solve the problems. what they wont give you is a piece of paper that explain what all of those greek symbols in the equation mean. theta might mean the same thing all the time but "A" and "E" and "N" sure dont. their meaning can change with the application. so read a lot of calc & physics for dummies. then buy a FE study guide. Helll, afterwards you will ne a licensed engineer and a lawyer. i wonder which pays better?  

best of luck sounds like you have a good career path. i could become a lawyer in 3 years... that might be the way to go.

Answer 2

I don't know the answer, but I have a link for you that might be helpful.