Local Government Assistance Practicum

Course Number: 6915
Professor: TBD
Credit Hours & Type of Credit: 3
Semester Offered: Spring
Required: No
Prerequisites: Students must have completed their first year of law school.
Recommended Courses: 

Course Overview: This experiential class will cover fundamental legal issues of local government law.  Students will learn how local governments – cities and counties – operate within a state and federal framework.  Issues covered include:  (1) formation of local governments;  (2) change in boundaries and cooperation across boundaries;  (3) regulation of conduct;  (4) provision of services/ infrastructure and (5) generation of revenues.  Examples to illustrate key concepts will be drawn from Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico.

Course Materials: Rather than a casebook, weekly readings will include cases and articles provided by the professor. 
Course Format: The class will meet twice each week. Students will have the opportunity to work on projects directly with city and county attorneys across the Rocky Mountain west.
Written Assignments:
Type of Exam: Assessment for the class will be based on class participation and project work product. 
Basis for Grading Student Performance: Students will spend 150 hours on the class. The total will include time in class as well as time logged working on projects outside of class.
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College of Law

1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3035

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-6416

Fax: 307-766-6417

Email: lawadmis@uwyo.edu