Law · Boston College
The purpose of this seminar is to teach basic concepts of administrative law and practice that will aid the student in his or her co-requisite externship in a local, state, or federal agency. The seminar will present: (1) elements of a successful externship; (2) common ethical issues for government lawyers; (3) a brief summary of the law governing the Executive Branch of federal and state governments; (4) an introduction to and comparison of the offices of state and federal attorneys general; (5) an exploration of issues confronted by counsel within the Executive Branch; and (6) the perspecti