E nvironmental law continues to be one of the hottest areas in which to practice. And, as many young lawyers chose this popular practice area, they re discovering that it can be difficult to gain a broad foundation in this multi-faceted field. For example, a new lawyer may begin working on stormwater problems, and then find that, after several years, the majority of his or her practice still focuses on stormwater problems. The Section offers a way for new lawyers to gain a diversified foundation. It includes background lectures on the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Superfund, and enforcement.
Participants also tackle three complex problems through team exercises and moot court arguments.
In addition to the Institute, which is now in its fifth year, the Section offers a variety of resources to assist young lawyers in natural resources, energy, and environmental law. Section members are invited to join up to three of the Section's more than 30 substantive committees. Members learn and interact at major Section events, including the annual Section Fall Meeting and Annual Conference on Environmental Law. There are also more than 20 Section- sponsored CLE programs each year.