The purpose of this course is to provide tools and strategies for students interested in learning the techniques for effective advocacy at the state and federal levels. The first portion of the course will provide historical context on the three branches of governments' ability to make policy. The course will then examine the processes that turn a problem into a legislative solution, including how to move a bill into law. The These tools include identifying an issue, conducting national surveys, building a base through community organizing, drafting, lobbying, and offering testimony in committee. A recurring theme in the course is the need to examine external obstacles that impact policy making. Students will also learn how to conduct racial equity impact assessments and how the absence of this work has impacted policy decisions in the United States in the past.
LAW 687 - 001
Introduction to Legislative and Policy Advocacy
Session
13 Week
Class Number
5289
Career
Graduate
Units
2 - 3 units
Grading
Law
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide tools and strategies for students interested in learning the techniques for effective advocacy at the state and federal levels. The first portion of the course will provide historical context on the three branches of governments' ability to make policy. The course will then examine the processes that turn a problem into a legislative solution, including how to move a bill into law. The These tools include identifying an issue, conducting national surveys, building a base through community organizing, drafting, lobbying, and offering testimony in committee. A recurring theme in the course is the need to examine external obstacles that impact policy making. Students will also learn how to conduct racial equity impact assessments and how the absence of this work has impacted policy decisions in the United States in the past.
Enrollment Requirements
Restricted to students in the Children's Law and Policy MJ, Online Child Family Law LLM, the Cultrl Comptnce, Inclsn & Law Certificate program, LAWE
Class Actions
Class Details
Instructor(s)
Niya Kelly
Meets
TBA
Dates
01/13/2025 - 04/22/2025
Room
Online
Instruction Mode
Online
Campus
Online Campus
Location
Online Campus
Components
Lecture Required |
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
15
Seats Open
5
Class Capacity
20
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0