Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
Natural Resource Law Externship--Georgia Department of Natural Resources
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Description
(3) semester hours, one semester requirement. Recommended: Administrative Law, Legislative Drafting. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is a state agency of approximately 1,400 employees responsible for the administration of Georgia's state park system; Georgia's historic preservation and wildlife protection programs; and the enforcement of Georgia's environmental, game and fish, and coastal resource laws. DNR is administered by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. Students will work a minimum of 10 hours per week with DNR's Legal Executive Assistant. The Legal Executive Assistant provides legal assistance to the Commissioner and his staff on all aspects of DNR's activities. Responsibilities include legal counseling on personnel issues, preparation of legislation, contract drafting and review, interaction with DNR's land acquisition unit, and coordination between DNR and the Georgia Attorney General's office on litigation matters which include administrative hearings to review permitting and enforcement actions by the Commissioner under Georgia's various environmental statutes, or by the Shore Assistance or Coastal Marshlands Protection Committees of DNR, whenever those actions are challenged by an aggrieved party. Students with demonstrated interest in environmental or governmental affairs are desired. All students who have not previously taken an externship must attend a classroom component at the law school. Consent of the Lawyer Skills Externship Program faculty required for enrollment.
Credit hours: 3
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