Or whatever is the wizarding equivalent of a JD. Newt studied by himself and passed the exams to become a certified attorney because he wants in on creature protection bills and such.
And even though he's still an awkward cinnamon roll, he does his research on key people that needs to approve of whatever bill he's advocating for, so he knows the right things to say/what to compliment in order to get those people on board with his ideas.
MACUSA needs this thing to happen that the wizarding international confederation is like "nah", and Newt, as MACUSA's newest consultant goes "lol np Madam P I gotchu".
Bonus: MACUSA has no idea what a gem of a consultant they picked up, all the other magical governments tried to recruit Newt, but he always declined, until MACUSA, because [insert your reason why].
Newt has a JD/is suprisingly politically savvy and well connected
And even though he's still an awkward cinnamon roll, he does his research on key people that needs to approve of whatever bill he's advocating for, so he knows the right things to say/what to compliment in order to get those people on board with his ideas.
MACUSA needs this thing to happen that the wizarding international confederation is like "nah", and Newt, as MACUSA's newest consultant goes "lol np Madam P I gotchu".
Bonus: MACUSA has no idea what a gem of a consultant they picked up, all the other magical governments tried to recruit Newt, but he always declined, until MACUSA, because [insert your reason why].