In addition to a legal degree and excellent law school grades, applicants should have engineering, computer science, or advanced science degrees. Prior work experience in an engineering or computer science discipline is a plus. Entry level attorneys receive individualized training by working closely with experienced, senior attorneys. Entry level attorneys are normally exposed to patent and trademark prosecution, opinion writing and litigation. All entry level attorneys must be qualified to sit for the patent bar exam and are expected to eventually become registered to practice in patent matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.