In the US, however, we're still a couple of years away from a true explosion in the area. I can't speak to the necessary background in Australia, but in the U.S. all that is really required is a successful law school career. The underlying science is useful from a practical standpoint, but I find that enthusiasm more than makes up for the technical background. The plain fact is that a technical course of study is only necessary for a career in the intellectual property area.
Space law is more about policy than technology.
In the US, however, we're still a couple of years away from a true explosion in the area. The underlying science is useful from a practical standpoint, but I find that enthusiasm more than makes up for the technical background. The plain fact is that a technical course of study is only necessary for a career in the intellectual property area. Space law is more about policy than technology.