The basic course is Environmental Law. Students interested
in a career in environmental law should begin with this
course whenever possible, although it is not currently a
prerequisite for other courses in the area. This course is
also appropriate for students who simply want to know
something about environmental law.
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For students interested in a career in environmental law,
the following two courses are essential. |
| Course |
Typical frequency of offering |
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Environmental Law |
Every year day and
evening |
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Administrative Law |
Every year day and
evening |
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Such students should also take most of the following
courses. Some of these courses will only be offered
every other year, so students interested in a career in
environmental law should be sure to register for these
courses the first time they are offered; there may not be
another opportunity. |
| Course |
Typical frequency of offering |
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Land Use |
Every year |
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Environmental and Toxic
Tort Litigation (limited
enrollment) |
Every other year |
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Environmental Law and
Business |
Every other year |
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New Jersey
Environmental Law |
Every other year |
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Students interested in a career in environmental law may
also want to consider Externships at the federal
Environmental Protection Agency regional offices (in New
York City or Philadelphia), the Eastern Environmental Law
Center (in Newark), or the New Jersey Office of
Administrative Law (in Newark or Trenton). Advanced courses in the areas of
real estate transactions, litigation and public
international law may also be helpful. |
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Other environmental courses and AWR seminars may be
offered from time to time. These will shed light on
various aspects of environmental regulation and
environmental law practice and policy. Typically,
there are no prerequisites, but enrollment is limited. |
| Course |
Typical frequency of offering |
Climate Change and Other Hot Topics in
Environmental
Law |
Occasional |
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Energy Law |
Occasional |
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International Environmental Law |
Occasional |
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Advanced Topics in
Property |
Occasional |
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Cultural Property |
Occasional |
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Takings Doctrine |
Occasional |
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(4/19/07) |
