LAW 5613: Environmental Law Clinic - 2164

Environmental Law Clinic
Class Term:
Spring Term 2015-2016
Catalog Number:
5613
Class Number:
29261
Class Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday
3:30 pm -
4:20 pm
Room:
LAW 118
Professor(s):
Type:
Clinic
Credits:
4 (2 Contact, 0 Field)
Graduation Requirements:
"W" Writing
Professional Skills
Priority:
Limited Enrollment - 3rd Year Priority
Full Year Course:
No
Category:
Standard Courses

Additional Information

Students must be 3Ls.
This is a two semester, full academic year clinic.  Students are required to commit to both semesters of the clinic.  Students must enroll in the Fall semester.  Students will receive a grade at the conclusion of each semester.  However, in the event that a student does not complete the second semester, the student shall receive a W for the course, which will nullify the grade for the prior semester.
 

Grading Details

This course will be graded with a letter grade based on student’s ability to work effectively with clients, development and implementation of the theory of the client to accomplish client goals, reflective skills development, the quality of oral and written advocacy, participation in class and group sessions, professionalism, collaborative skills development, and general competence and diligence in handling client and classroom work.

Description

The Clinic will represent groups and individuals who otherwise could not afford legal and technical services for their environmental and community health needs. Focusing on, among other areas, environmental regulations that impact Western Pennsylvania, students may be assigned to handle matters involving the following activities: commenting on proposed permits, regulations, and environmental impact statements and assessments; drafting court pleadings and briefs; representing clients at administrative hearings; engaging in collaborative legal and technical work; conducting discovery; drafting proposed legislation and rules; evaluating matters for potential future action; meeting with clients, other attorneys, and governmental officials; developing case strategy; factual investigation; community outreach and development; policy work; working with technical experts; and similar tasks. In some instances, students will have primary responsibility for their assigned matters, and the Supervising Attorney will maintain a secondary role.

Environmental Law Clinic