I will start to study in January but I'm confused,because I like both and I don't know which I should study.What do you think,ANY ADVICE??????
2006-12-12 08:19:35 · 15 answers · asked by The Apostle 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Become a Civil Engineer and then go to law school and you'll practice Intellectual Property Law and get the best of both worlds.
2006-12-12 08:29:11 · answer #1 · answered by problemsolver101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Civil Engineer Lawyer
2016-12-12 07:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning to study in the states, then you can do both. You don't need to decide one or the other. You can pursue a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and later on apply to go to law school (law school admission requires that you have a bachelor's degree in any subject). Or you may decide against it, and focus on something completely different. That's the beauty of a US education... you don't have to decide right away; you can just take a few classes and see where your interests and goals take you.
If you are not planning on attending a US college or university, then I would suggest that you contact your university's counselor or guidance office before you enroll in either program.
Good luck!
2006-12-12 08:26:11 · answer #3 · answered by Atena4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would highly recommend you get your civil engineering degree
and then a law degree and/or M.B.A. Engineering degrees are far more difficult than law, despite what you have heard.
Why? Because I've seen too many civil engineers start great companies and then get squeezed out because of a greedy partner who was a lawyer.
But if you are just starting out as an undergrad, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just find something that challenges you and as you go along, you will see how much you can handle.
2006-12-12 08:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both fields are difficult and take a lot of study. Both can be financially rewarding. Do you like to build things? that is basically civil engineering. Do you like to argue for justice? That is the law.
You could also do both, but not everyone can handle double majors. Another option is to persue one field and go for the other when the first doesn't work ou. It is not uncommon these days for people to change their careers.
2006-12-12 08:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a engineer stand point go with the lawyer you will have more freedom on where you office is or who you work for. Engineers for the most part work for companies or in the case of civil (most of friends work for state or city)! You might consider a combo! like the other person said take classes in both and see how it feels! 3 members of my family are lawyers and they love it! It is hard work .
best of luck
2006-12-12 08:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by m g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically you need to be accepted into a law college or engineering college based at your campus. . . is the question a prelude to such an application while you take general ed stuff? My preference, holding a BS in ME, would be for the CE rather than pre-law. Your temperament and personality should play a big factor in this decision.
2006-12-12 08:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by DJL2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engineer you can make an honest decent living. Lawyers suck almost everyone hates lawyers. All they are good for is charging you ridiculous amounts of money per hour just to talk to them. But all in all do what you think you would love the most. Weigh your options and how long you would have to go to school. If your a lawyer you must go to college, go to law school, then pass the bar exam. If your an engineer all you do is go to school for four years instead of 6 to 8.
2006-12-12 08:23:29 · answer #8 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Civil Engineer because its easier, pays more, you spend less time in college, and you actually do something meaningful as a engineer instead of being looked down on as a lawyer does.
2006-12-12 08:26:04 · answer #9 · answered by Da_Realist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Civil engineering is great. Good salary, challenging work, problem solving must be a strength. Plus there arent nearly as many of us, there is a pretty heavy demand so you wont have to chase ambulances. ... and we arent the but of evry other joke.
However if you love to debate or if you are highly social the lawer route is good too.
2006-12-12 08:23:21 · answer #10 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋