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Climate Change and the Law

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Project description

Climate Change and the Law will address doctrinal issues related to climate change. Students will study international climate agreements, the law of climate attribution, and other issues about how the law can be used to address the climate crisis. Readings will be posted on Canvas. Students will be evaluated on the basis of a paper and a presentation. Enrollment limited to 14.

Year 2022

Location United States

Organization University of Chicago

Project aims

Project outcome

? Be familiar with the general approaches to the study of law and legal reasoning. ? Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand key concepts in substantive law, legal theory, and procedure. ? Have the ability to write a competent legal analysis and/or effective transactional documents. ? Demonstrate the ability to conduct legal research. ? Demonstrate communication skills, including oral advocacy and/or negotiation skills. ? Demonstrate an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of law and the contributions that other disciplines can make to the study of law.