Course Descriptions
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Water Law (2)
566D
Concentration(s):
(Formerly DCL 372)
The course will examine the two legal systems under which water rights in the United States are allocated: the riparian doctrine and the prior appropriation system. In addition, the course will consider Native American and other federal reserved water rights, the public trust doctrine and the interstate allocation of water. Finally, attention will be given to matters of particular regional interest, such as recreational access to water bodies and Great Lakes water issues. Two themes will shape the course: what factors led to the development of distinct water law doctrines and to what extent should environmental (quality) and public interest concerns be integrated into resource allocation schemes.
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Weapons of Mass Destruction and International Law (2)
548R
Concentration(s):
(Formerly DCL 469)
This course has two objectives: 1) to consider whether the basic concepts underlying strategic nuclear doctrine are consistent with the international law of armed conflict and 2) to analyze and evaluate the implications of the international law of armed conflict for the arms control process. The course will provide the law student with a framework for understanding the trends and patterns of international conflict with particular attention to the nuclear weapons dimension of international conflict. The course also will examine the character of international law with emphasis placed on its limits, as well as its achievements. Attention will be focused on the links between law and politics and law and justice by making an evaluation of past and present efforts to establish a viable and stable structure of peace in international affairs.
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Wildlife Law (2)
565B
Concentration(s):
(Formerly DCL 376)
A study of the legal system's impact on wildlife. The primary focus will be on recent laws and cases and, in particular, the Endanger Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act. A paper will be required.
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Workers' Compensation (2)
610
Concentration(s):
(Formerly DCL 389)
This course involves the study of the principal provisions of the Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Act and decisions thereunder, notably in respect to compensability, benefits and proceedings before the Compensation Bureau.
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Writing Skills Workshop (0)
500S
Concentration(s):
(Formerly DCL 154)Taken in conjunction with Research, Writing and Advocacy.
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