The Study and Practice of Environmental Law
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The document provides an overview of environmental law as a field of study and career path. It discusses the different types of environmental law, including pollution law and natural resources law. It also examines three analytical frameworks used in environmental law: environmental rights, utilitarianism and cost-benefit analysis, and environmental justice. The document then addresses pursuing environmental law in law school, considering factors like location, ranking, debt, and job prospects. It concludes by offering resources for applying to law school and learning more about environmental law careers.
The Study and Practice of Environmental Law
- 1. Josh Gellers, PhD Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law November 1, 2016
- 2. Contents 1) What is environmental law? 2) Pursuing a career in environmental law 3) The #realtalk on law school admissions 2
- 3. Law of the Horse Environmental law is horsecrap! 3
- 4. Two Fields of Law Pollution Law Natural Resources Law4
- 6. Three Analytical Frameworks Environmental Rights Utilitarianism and Cost-Benefit Analysis Environmental Justice 6
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- 11. Choosing a Law School 11
- 12. Factors to Consider Location Ranking Job Prospects Debt 12
- 14. What do law schools look for? LSAT (60%) GPA Essays, rec letters, ECs, awards, etc. 14
- 15. Law School Resources Applying to Law School: Law School Transparency Score Reports Law School Predictor Law School Numbers Legal Profession: Above the Law, Decided Environmental Law Blogs: Legal Planet, Environmental Law Prof Blog 15