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Legislation and Lobbying

Legislative lawyering, not surprisingly, involves lawmaking in the legislative branch of the local, state, or federal government. Specifically, it includes the creation and revision of acts, bills, resolutions, and similar items that are on the path to becoming law. It also involves the revocation of laws that are no longer needed. Legislators, as well as those who work in their offices, are often attorneys who use their skills throughout the legislative process.

Lobbying, on the other hand, is work that helps mold or influence legislation by providing perspective and strategies from interest groups, which include trade associations, corporations, advocacy groups, and nonprofits. Because of their knowledge of the legislative process, legislative lobbyists many times are also lawyers. Legislative lobbyists secure laws and amendments to proposed bills by engaging elected officials, tracking legislation, funding specialized research, organizing public advocacy campaigns, and advocating for or against legislation that affects their clients.

Courses

Courses designated as "primary" are foundational, while those listed as "secondary" contain relevant and related content. "Co-curricular" courses are credit-bearing extra-curricular activities, while "experiential" courses are practice-based offerings. Please keep in mind that the focus of any course will vary depending on the instructor.

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Secondary Courses

Experiential Courses

Faculty

The following faculty are knowledgeable about the topic and may be a useful resource for you.

Allyson E. Gold

Allyson E. Gold

Associate Dean for Experiential Learning

Mark Hall

Mark Hall

Fred D. and Elizabeth L Turnage Professor of Law

John Korzen

John Korzen

Associate Professor of Legal Writing

Tanya Marsh

Tanya Marsh

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Scott Schang

Scott Schang

Professor of Practice

Sidney Shapiro

Sidney Shapiro

Frank U. Fletcher Chair in Administrative Law

Kenneth Townsend

Kenneth Townsend

Teaching Professor

Steve Virgil

Steve Virgil

Clinical Professor of Law