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Environmental Law Summer Session

2009 Course Descriptions and Schedule

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10:00 to12:30PM


Tu, May 26 to Th, May 27
Mo, June 1 toTh, June 4
Mo, June 8 to Th, June 11

International Institutions and Environmental Protection (2 credits)
Prof. David Hunter and Natalie Bridgeman

Surveys the law and policies of international institutions that promote or impede environmental protection and sustainable development.

2:00 to 4:30 PM

Mo, June 8 to Fr, June 12

Climate Change Litigation (1 credit)
Prof. William Snape

Explores strategies for successful climate-related advocacy before the U.S. federal courts and agencies.

2:00 to 4:30 PM

Mo, June 1 to Fr, June 5

Trade & the Environment in the Americas
Prof. Gustavo Alanis Ortega
Provides an introduction to the legal issues pertaining to the interplay and conflict between trade law and domestic and international environmental law in the Americas.

2:00 to 5:00 PM

Tu, May 26 to Fr, May 29

Environmental Law & the US Congress (1 credit)
Prof. Laurel Angell

Introduces the processes and practices relating to the enactment of federal environmental laws and oversight of environmental matters in the U.S. Congress.

6:00 to 8:30 PM

Mo, June 8 to Fr, June 12

International Business and Environment (1 credit)
Prof. Jackson Morrill

Surveys the current treaties, standards and institutions that affect the environmental aspects of international business transactions.

2:00 to 4:30 PM

Mo, June to Fr, June 5

European Union and Climate Change (1 credit)
Prof. Nuno Lacasta

Surveys recent developments in the European Union’s treatment of climate change.

6:00 to 8:30 PM

Mo, June 8 to Fr, June 12

Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (1 credit)
Prof. Kenneth Markowitz

Reviews the principles and practice of making environmental laws work on the ground through stronger enforcement and compliance.

6:00 to 8:30 PM

Mo, June 1 to Fr, June 5



Climate Change and Emissions Trading (1 credit)
Prof. Kyle Danish

Investigates the legal and policy framework and practical considerations for participating in the growing carbon market through emissions trading.

6:00 to 8:30 PM

Mo, June 8 to Fr, June 12

International Law of Biodiversity (1 credit)
Prof. David Downes

Reviews major concepts and international legal principles concerning conservation of biological diversity and wildlife, addressing international agreements on subjects such as biological diversity, ocean fisheries, migratory species and wildlife trade.

 
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