Creating public-facing policies and laws doesn’t happen in a vacuum; rather, it involves a collaborative effort between policymakers and a dedicated team of policy analysts. These are detail-oriented individuals whose strong research and analysis skills allow them to assess current policies, learn how they have evolved over the years, and work with policymakers to build solutions that will meet the
The legal profession has a reputation for being slow-moving; litigation or other proceedings across different areas of law may take months or even years. The enactment of change within regulations can take decades when people need to lobby and fight to dismantle ineffective precedents. Law is also a profession known for resisting operational change. Even when it comes to getting
In today’s legal landscape, law and leadership should go hand-in-hand, especially where policymaking is concerned. However, it’s important to remember that while some individuals may have the innate qualities of a leader, other aspects can be also learned. For instance, you might have been drawn to the legal profession because you have strong problem-solving skills and want to help others,
Obtaining a law degree is a three-year journey that culminates with taking the bar exam in order to become a licensed attorney. The legal field, however, has many opportunities that exist for non-lawyers. Many people don’t want to be lawyers, want to be in the legal field in some way shape, or form, and don’t realize that they don’t need
Nicole Kuenzi is an adjunct professor at McGeorge School of Law. She also serves as the presiding hearing officer at the Administrative Hearings Office of the State Water Resources Control Board. In a recent webinar, Nicole discussed how water law shapes our environment and societies, focusing on California. Nicole has a particular interest in water law and water rights in
Water is the most precious resource on this planet. We are all water users in some way. Groundwater sustains life and is home to various creatures. It is an energy source as well, providing an alternative option to the fossil fuels that are finite and depleting, as well as harmful to our atmosphere.As with any natural resource, the management of
McGeorge School of Law’s recent webinar, hosted by the online Master of Science in Law (MSL) program, was focused on the dynamic field of Government Law and Policy. The session featured Jamie Taylor, Director of the California Senate Fellows Program and esteemed McGeorge alumnus, who shared his insights on navigating the complexities of government law and the transformative impact
Public policy shapes everything around us. It is the laws, regulations, guidelines, and actions to solve or address relevant and real-world problems, guided by a conception and often implemented by programs. Governmental bodies identify and address societal issues and reach collective goals through public policy. At every level, people are intricately involved in advocating for positive change within public policy.
A common school of thought is that to work in the legal field, you have to be a lawyer. This is far from the case (pun intended). Plenty of people – including lobbyists and even politicians, who help make laws – are not attorneys. You can work within your legal system as long as you understand it. The first step
Technology is everywhere. It affects how we live our personal and professional lives. It is constantly evolving. Technology has made a lot of things easier as well as other things possible that never were before. It has also created issues, threats, and risks that affect the world.We are in an environmental crisis. To name a few: climate change, depletion of