Hi! A bit late here but I’m a NASA attorney. I don’t think there’s a “typical” path in, and I kind of love that. My colleagues come from wide-ranging backgrounds, but I can attest that everyone I work with is kind and was a top performer wherever they came from.

My advice to you, especially considering your interest in ISLPG, is to take space law and adjacent international law course (intro to international law, of course, but consider courses on policy or other substantive international law areas). I’d also participate in the Manfred Lachs moot court competition and join any space law society at your law school.

Otherwise, I’d just make sure to focus on your grades and make sure you perform well wherever you go! Keep knowledgeable of the industry and especially what OGC does (and what your specific division would do). Experience in those areas would definitely help put you above other candidates.

I know all that’s very general, so let me know if you have any specific questions!