S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW — With an undergraduate degree in engineering and four years working as a civil engineer under her belt, shifting to the book-heavy world of law school was a bit of a challenge for Jessi Maupin. But her STEM background gave her some big advantages—how to think analytically and problem-solve, and the niche skills and education needed to take the patent bar exam and pursue an in-demand career in intellectual property law.