How do you go about being a lawyer for NASA? -

I would like to be a lawyer for NASA. However, is it really in my hands to choose wherever I work? I know I need a background in earth science, but I m confused about the process of becoming one. Which University is better for jump starting this career? University of Texas or Pennsylvania State? Would I gain a nice lifestyle from it?

NASA hires lots of different kinds of people, just like any other large corporation. Yes, we have attorneys here. Take a look at www.nasa.gov and go to the Careers page. I don t know that a background in earth science will help at all - we hire attorneys to be attorneys in most cases. That said, there are lots of folks here who work in an area very different from what they studied in school. In that case, a diverse education will likely get you into a position that isn t particularly related to law.

WARNING: Jobs in the field of Law are drying up FAST!!! This is NOT a good field to invest in right now. Reasons: bad economy, thanks to the WWWeb people think they can do their own legal work, law schools (including those that train legal support staff) are churning out WAY TOO MANY graduates to be supported in this country (USA). Under this administration, support for NASA is declining. Suggestion: Go into the field of healthcare lt;lt;lt; LOTS of jobs there!!!

You need to get your law degree and apply at NASA as counsel. If your undergrad degree is in earth science, physics, or some other natural science, you should have a nice shot at getting in because that combination of a BS in Natural Sciences and a JD are an odd combination.

With NASA closing up in about 2 years, why would you want to pursue this?