On all topics covered, there will be a focus on both theoretical and practical applications including pleading preparation. Students will have the opportunity to do legal research on both systems during class with the assistance of the instructor. They will also be able to schedule time on the computers outside of class. There will be an overview of non-legal databases and their applications to the legal field. Provide a comprehensive understanding of these agencies and the task paralegals are expected to provide.
Emphasis is given to legal research and writing.
Approval of director. May be counted toward fulfilling specialty requirements with approval of the director. This course focuses on basic and practical information regarding environmental law and administrative procedures, including the role of the courts in controlling environmental decision-making, the economic and scientific constraints on environmental policy, preservation of natural areas, relationship with energy policy, and regulatory limitations within the federal system. Classes are taught by lecture and may require a research paper. Selected Topics is an intensive course intended for students nearing completion of the program and graduates continuing their paralegal education in the Advanced Specialty curriculum.