Course Description
The Environmental Law and Policy Clinic is a place-based, community resource with a threefold mission to foster local climate change mitigation and adaptation policy and projects, ensure a safe and clean environment for all regardless of race or income, and facilitate green and equitable economic opportunities. The clinic provides students an opportunity to explore each of these fast-evolving aspects of environmental law while serving the Pittsburgh community and surrounding region. Students engage with partners and clients in a variety of matters including regulatory advocacy, legislative advocacy, public outreach and education, and client counseling – positioning them for impactful careers in environmental law across the government, public-interest, or private sectors.