LAW X410 - Environmental Law
Course Description
Acquire a basic knowledge of environmental law. This course provides an overview of federal, state and local environmental law. Topics include:
• Sources of relevant legal authority and how to conduct effective and efficient legal research
• The role of the Constitution, the Executive, administrative agencies, and the courts in environmental law
• Federal, state and local environmental statutes and the agencies that enforce them
• Administrative Agency rule-making, investigations, enforcement and adjudication procedures
• Environmental litigation
• Land use planning and environmental sustainability
• International environmental law
Learner Outcomes
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Compose a search query for online legal research
• Explain the function of administrative agencies
• Identify the federal agencies and the federal laws that include environmental protection requirements
• Identify relevant federal, state and local administrative agencies with jurisdiction to implement and enforce the environmental laws
• Provide support during environmental litigation
• Apply due diligence in preparing and reviewing transactional documents
• Identify steps to take to limit client liability in environmental transactions
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Paralegal Studies or consent of program manager.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Paralegal Studies : Elective Courses