Environmental Law: Legal Theory and Practice

Course Description

This legal theory and practice course will expose students to the dynamic world of environmental law practice and is specifically designed for Evening J.D. students interested in fulfilling the experiential course requirement. Over the course of the semester, students will work as a team to complete a project for a non-profit organization on a clean energy, climate change, pollution, or other related topic. Project examples may include delivering a community legal education webinar, conducting advanced legal research, or drafting an amicus brief or regulatory comment letter. Classroom discussion will explore skills related topics such as professional conduct, teamwork, and self-care in the legal profession. The course will also cover the complexities of working with non-profit organizations as entities representing diverse memberships and missions. Students should expect to work 6-8 hours per week outside of class time on project work and preparation for in-class skills practice and discussion sessions. While evening students have registration priority for the course, day division students may enroll as space permits. Previous coursework in Environmental Law or Administrative Law is helpful for this course but not required.

Current and Previous Instructors

Key to Codes in Course Descriptions

P: Prerequisite
C: Prerequisite or Concurrent Requirement
R: Recommended Prior or Concurrent Course

Currently Scheduled Sections

CRN: 23636

  • Spring '26
  • Tues: 6:30-8:30

    Evening

  • Seema Kakade

  • Enrollment Limit: 6