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Lawyer as Public Policy-Maker
Mr. TBA,
2 credits day; 2 credits evening.
This seminar explores the various roles assumed by lawyers in making and implementing public
policy. Students will follow legislators, executives, corporate heads, NGO leaders, and
academics as they work on important policy issues at the state and federal level. Significant
independent research on student-selected topics will be required. Video presentations will be
made at the end of the semester. Grades will be based on class participation, research materials
produced to support the video presentation, and the video presentation. The course cannot be
used to satisfy the legal writing requirement. Students enrolled in Contemporary American
Politics may not enroll in this course.
Enrollment is limited: 20
Elective Course
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