LAW 7863 - Legislation

The growing influence of statutory law requires lawyers to understand legislation and to be well versed in statutory interpretation. Focusing on the federal level, the course will examine the legislative process, including congressional institutional structures and norms; the role of interest groups; and how the three branches of government interact with on another. In addition, the course strives to introduce the practical skills and basic theory necessary for working with statues, with an emphasis on interpretative and drafting techniques.