Environmental Law

NOTE: This course has three different course descriptions. Make sure you read the correct one for the section in which you wish to register. Also, see the special note at the end about who is eligible to take the online version of this course.

Environmental Law - Professor Craig Johnston - In-Person Version Offered in Fall

• Course Number: LAW-118
• Course Type: Foundational
• Credits: 4
• Enrollment Limit: Determined by the Registrar
• Description: This is a four-credit survey course of federal environmental law, an essential course for anyone wanting to practice in this field. While some policy issues are addressed, the thrust of this course is the law as it exists today. The course examines in some detail the National Environmental Policy Act and provides an introduction to the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the federal statutes dealing with hazardous substances, and international environmental law.
• Prerequisite: none
• Evaluation Method: Final exam
• Capstone: no
• WIE: no

Environmental Law - Professor Craig Johnston - In-Person Version Offered in Summer 

• Course Number: LAW-118
• Course Type: Foundational
• Credits: 3
• Enrollment Limit: Determined by the Registrar
• Description: This five week in-person section is offered in the summer. Environmental Law is an essential course for anyone wanting to practice in this field. This course provides a survey of federal environmental laws including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and federal statutes dealing with hazardous substances.
• Prerequisite: none
• Evaluation Method: Final exam
• Capstone: no
• WIE: no

Environmental Law - Professor Craig Johnston - Online Version

• Course Number: LAW-118
• Course Type: Foundational
• Credits: 3
• Enrollment Limit: Determined by the Registrar
• Description: Environmental Law is an essential course for anyone wanting to practice in this field. This course provides a survey of federal environmental laws including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and federal statutes dealing with hazardous substances.
• Prerequisite: none
• Evaluation Method: Students will be expected to view the class videos and materials in the time frame allotted. The class will be evaluated based on class participation (through online discussion) and a final exam. The final exam date(s) will be announced.
• Capstone: no
• WIE: no

*Notes for LC JDs, MSLs, and residential LLMs:

Lewis & Clark JDs, MSLs, and residential LLMs are permitted to take some courses online within the limits of LC’s distance learning policy. Those students should consult the distance learning policy prior to signing up for distance learning courses

Students who are on campus are asked to take the in-person version of the class when both an in-person and online version of the same class are offered in the same semester, but may petition the Associate Dean of Students, Libby Davis, to take the online version if they have a compelling reason for doing so:  eadavis@lclark.edu

JD students at other law schools may be able to take online courses if space permits and permitted by their home school. Contact Associate Dean of the Environmental Law Program, Janice Weis, at jweis@lclark.edu