General Course Descriptions for Terms: Administrative Law
744 - Administrative Law
940 - Compliance and the Law
This seminar will provide students with a multi-dimensional introduction to the ubiquitous phenomenon of compliance. We will begin by exploring foundational issues, such as the many sources of compliance demands in today’s society, as well as the complexities that arise when institutions, public or private, are subject to these demands. We will then turn to specific applied topics such as the role of law firms in supplying compliance services, the Justice Department’s fluctuating policies with respect to prosecuting corporate wrongdoing, or the system for certifying organic food production. Students will complete substantial writing assignments on compliance topics of their choosing, and these may take the form of either research memos or scholarly essays. The final sessions of the class will be devoted to student presentations of their research. Biz Orgs I and Administrative Law are highly recommended, either in advance or concurrently with this seminar.
950 - Lawyering Skills: Immigration & Federal Administrative Law
951 - Administrative Law Module
989 - Environmental Law & Practice
The course will provide an overview of major environmental laws including; • Clean Water Act • Clean Air Act • RCRA – solid and hazardous waste management • Hazardous substance management • CERCLA/Superfund • State and federal navigable waters laws • State and federal laws on groundwater and water use • Land use • NEPA/WEPA – environmental impact Provides an overview of the government affairs nature of environmental law, with special attention given to the structure of government, administrative law and local government law including practical procedures for obtaining legal objectives. Review actual case studies, permits, pleadings to demonstrate the fact specific and technical nature of addressing environmental law issues. Concludes with an application of these laws in permitting, commercial transactions and enforcement.