Environmental Law Certificate and Writing Award Ceremony
Clinton Curry '07, Nathan Jacobsen '07, and Timothy McRae '07 were honored at a special ceremony for students who received the UC Davis Environmental Law Certificate. Also at the ceremony, held May 18, 2007, at King Hall, The Richard M. Frank Environmental Law Writing Prize was awarded to Nathan Jacobsen.
To qualify for the certificate, students completed Environmental Law, Environmental Practice, Administrative Law, and 8 units of environmental or natural resources law electives with a GPA of at least 3.0. They also wrote a substantial paper on an environmental or natural resources law topic. This is the third year the School of Law has awarded certificates in Environmental Law.
The Richard M. Frank Environmental Law Writing Prize honors Richard M. Frank '74, who continues to enjoy a distinguished career in public service environmental law. Frank spent 30 years at the California Attorney General's office, rising to the position of Chief Deputy Attorney General. This summer, he is stepping down to become the first Executive Director of the California Center for Environmental Law and Policy at UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall. His knowledge, integrity, and devotion to public service provide an outstanding role model for current UC Davis School of Law students, as do his dedication to the School and record of giving back as an alumnus.
Environmental Law Certificate Program
To qualify for the certificate, students completed Environmental Law, Environmental Practice, Administrative Law, and 8 units of environmental or natural resources law electives with a GPA of at least 3.0. They also wrote a substantial paper on an environmental or natural resources law topic. This is the third year the School of Law has awarded certificates in Environmental Law.
The Richard M. Frank Environmental Law Writing Prize honors Richard M. Frank '74, who continues to enjoy a distinguished career in public service environmental law. Frank spent 30 years at the California Attorney General's office, rising to the position of Chief Deputy Attorney General. This summer, he is stepping down to become the first Executive Director of the California Center for Environmental Law and Policy at UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall. His knowledge, integrity, and devotion to public service provide an outstanding role model for current UC Davis School of Law students, as do his dedication to the School and record of giving back as an alumnus.
Environmental Law Certificate Program