The document provides an overview of environmental law as a field of study and career path. It discusses the different types of environmental law, including pollution law and natural resources law. It also examines three analytical frameworks used in environmental law: environmental rights, utilitarianism and cost-benefit analysis, and environmental justice. The document then addresses pursuing environmental law in law school, considering factors like location, ranking, debt, and job prospects. It concludes by offering resources for applying to law school and learning more about environmental law careers.

1. Josh Gellers, PhD
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law
November 1, 2016

2. Contents
• 1) What is environmental law?
• 2) Pursuing a career in environmental law
• 3) The #realtalk on law school admissions
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3. Law of the Horse
Environmental law
is horsecrap!
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4. Two Fields of Law
Pollution Law Natural Resources Law4

5. Critical Environmental Law
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6. Three Analytical Frameworks
Environmental Rights
Utilitarianism and
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Environmental Justice
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8. Aspirations Reality 8

9. International Environmental Law
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10. Domestic Environmental Advocacy
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11. Choosing a Law School
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12. Factors to Consider
Location
Ranking
Job Prospects
Debt
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13. Environmental Law Programs
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14. What do law schools look for?
LSAT (60%)
GPA
Essays, rec letters,
ECs, awards,
etc.
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15. Law School Resources
• Applying to Law School:
– Law School Transparency Score Reports
– Law School Predictor
– Law School Numbers
• Legal Profession:
– Above the Law, Decided
• Environmental Law Blogs:
– Legal Planet, Environmental Law Prof Blog
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16. Thank you! Questions?
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