Skills — 2 units. This course provides practical experience in researching, analyzing, and drafting legislative measures in the State of California, including bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the state and federal legislative process, legislative drafting, theories of statutory interpretation, and constitutional restrictions on lawmaking. Students will develop extensive research and writing skills related to constitutional and statutory provisions and practice the tools needed to craft effective legislation. This is a skills based course where drafting guidelines and techniques are studied and applied in practical exercises during class and through weekly at-home drafting assignments with individual feedback from the instructor. Grades will be based on class participation, drafting assignments, and the final project.
Prerequisite: Law 257 Legislative Process is recommended but not required.
Graduation Requirements: Counts towards Professional Skills Requirement.
Final Assessment: Final Paper.