Environmental Law
Many of the critical issues facing the environment today involve legal questions. Our society is deeply reliant on the development and administration of regulatory law to address topics such as global warming, the protection of endangered species and maintaining clean air and water. Students who wish to gain the expertise and skills necessary to practice in this important field should take a close look at Capital's environmental Law concentration. Capital's concentration in Environmental Law is a comprehensive program that exposes students to coursework in air, water, hazardous waste and land use law and policy. Capital University Law School's location in the state capital of Ohio provides numerous opportunities for students to gain practical experience in law firms, government and non-profit environmental groups. Additionally, Ohio has a growing number of environmental issues that create opportunities for individuals interested in this field. The Environmental Law concentration offers introductory and advanced courses to students. A highlight of the curriculum is the Environmental Practicum which incorporates a skills-building approach to the study of Environmental Law. Additional opportunities available to Environmental Law students include the Environmental Law Moot Court Team and the Environmental Law Society. These organizations allow additional outlets to help students understand current environmental issues, network and gain important practical experience. Requirements:11 credit hours of course work are required to obtain a certificate in this concentration. Students must also maintain a 2.8 GPA in the courses taken to satisfy the concentration and fulfill their upper-class writing requirement by a course in the program or with an approved independent study. Required Courses: Environmental Law and at least two of the following courses: Electives: Land Use Controls If you would like to learn more, contact Professor Dennis Hirsch. |
Concentrations |
Capital's
Environmental Law concentration is directed by Professor
Dennis Hirsch who is a 1991 graduate of Yale Law School
and an expert on the Clean Air Act and on environmental policy innovation.
Prior to beginning his teaching career, Professor Hirsch practiced
Environmental Law with Sidley, Austin, Brown & Wood in Washington,
D.C. His scholarly writing includes a leading textbook on environmental
law practice as well as numerous articles on environmental law and
policy.