Corporate Sustainability
SLN #: 11986Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 1001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s):
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Course Description:
This course provides a practical examination of the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping corporate sustainability. Students will delve into the real-world implications for businesses, with a particular focus on the role of attorneys supporting in-house sustainability departments, policy makers, and non-governmental organizations. The course will analyze how companies navigate environmental compliance, manage supply chain risks, and address emerging challenges like climate change and human rights, while staying abreast of the latest legislative updates at both the federal and state levels. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will develop the skills to provide effective legal counsel in this dynamic field.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.