LAW 5815 - Legislation Seminar

Credit(s): 2
Study of the nature of U.S. and Louisiana legislative powers, procedures and process; study of the interaction of legislation and the Common Law and Civil Law traditions with particular emphasis upon the law relating to legislation in Louisiana, including constitutional principles and limita tions, and their impact upon the practice of private and public law; study of the principles of drafting and practical exercises therein. A paper and drafting exercises will be required (no exam).