2016-2017 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

POLSC 520 - Internship in Environmental Law and Regulation, Office of Chief Counsel, Northwest Region, Department of Environmental Resources, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania


Credits: 2-4
An internship that acquaints the student with the basics of legal research and writing. Phase One is conducted as a small class, concentrating on, but not limited to, environmental regulation. A second phase of the internship (available to a more limited number of students each semester) focuses on the civil and criminal aspects of environmental law and regulation in Pennsylvania. May be repeated for credit. Must be taken Credit/No Credit.

Prerequisite: ENVSC 110 ; basic familiarity with the U.S. legal system; permission of instructor; and an interview with a lawyer in the Office of Chief Counsel. POLSC 221  is recommended.

Distribution Requirements: none.

Phase One: Two credits. Phase Two: The student contracts for semester hour credit, generally two credits.