Adv Environmental Law Topics

SLN #: 12415
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Marchant;Wolf
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
One of the greatest appeals of environmental law, in addition to its importance for current and future human well-being, is that environmental law issues involve complex and fascinating mixtures of law, theory, public policy, politics, science and ethics, and are addressed and resolved (often simultaneously) in a variety of legislative , regulatory, judicial and public venues. This seminar, taught by three experienced environmental practitioners, is intended to give the student training and experience in the in-depth understanding and legal advocacy for major environmental law issues. Each year, the seminar will focus on three current environmental issues facing Arizona and the nation. For each of the three topics, the seminar will include four 2-hour classes of activities that will include background lectures, group discussions, practice pointers, and role-playing or simulation exercises. Students will be required to prepare a short memo, legal brief, draft testimony or other legal document for each of the three subjects. The objective of the seminar is to give the student real-life training in integrating the types of knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective advocate on important issues of environmental law.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes, see course description
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Note: Only one of the above listed requirements can be fulfilled with this course.
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Environmental Law is recommended but not required.
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.