Job opportunities from a combined law/science degree? (1 Viewer)

[Arithela]

What are some jobs that are available? I've heard of being a patent lawyer but it seems like there's not a lot to it.

 

[goony]

depends on what you major in, especially for the science degree.

 

[Arithela]

say, psychology? can one become a registered psychologist and a registered lawyer? i've no idea how useful/less that is at this stage.

basically, i'm looking for a job which needs the combination of psychology and law

 

[katie tully]

www.centrelink.gov.au

 

[melsc]

The other degree has nothing to do with practicing in law. You could practice either as a lawyers, in some other law related field or in a science related field. You have a fair bit of choice, you can pick you law electives based on the area you want to practice but by doing science/law you are not limited to science related law, they are two separate degrees.

 

[Roguedeth]

work in a government research facility and be their lawyer

 

[jb_nc]

say, psychology? can one become a registered psychologist and a registered lawyer? i've no idea how useful/less that is at this stage.

basically, i'm looking for a job which needs the combination of psychology and law

lol

the fuck?

 

[KFunk]

You're not thinking hard enough jb nc

say, psychology? can one become a registered psychologist and a registered lawyer? i've no idea how useful/less that is at this stage.

basically, i'm looking for a job which needs the combination of psychology and law

The most relevant profession is forensic psychology which requires both registration as a psychologist and solid knowledge of the legal system. Generally a law degree is not required, but it would be incredibly advantageous. Forensic psychologists might do psychological assessments of perpetrators, give expert witness in court, work with the police to profile or assess, etc... You would probably do a Masters (or a PhD) in forensic psychology after completing your degree which would include clinical experience.

Some relevant links if you want to learn more:
- The Australian Psychological Society page on forensic psychology
- A Melbourne uni page with a description of the profession

- Masters in Forensic Psychology at Melbourne uni
-Masters at UNSW
- Masters at UWS

 

[Enteebee]

Also patent work.

 

[bally24]

i'm doing science/law at usyd and was worried about the job opportunities as well. but from people i've spoken to, it's unlikely that your non-law degree will end up playing much of a role if you decide to go down the law path. and i don't think the major is all that relevant either, unless you intend on using it a lot - i know someone who is a top tax barrister in Sydney and she majored in Chemistry in a combined science/law degree.

I don't know of any jobs that require psych and law though, I did consider that at one stage too. Possibly forensic psych as mentioned above or it may be helpful if you become a criminal lawyer. I'm not sure that a psych major in a science degree enables you to register as a professional psychologist though, i thought you had to do the specialised psych degree.