Honors Certificate Program
Barry University School of Law offers an Honors Certificate Program in Environmental Law, Jurisprudence, and Justice (ELJJ). The program is designed to prepare law students for the pressing ecological demands of our time.
The ELJJ Honors Certificate Program reflects Barry's unique strengths as a leader in the fields of Environmental Law, Earth Jurisprudence, and Environmental Justice. To receive the certificate, a student must apply for the program and complete five core courses: Introduction to Environmental Law, Jurisprudence, and Justice; Environmental Law; Administrative Law or Florida Administrative Law and Environmental Regulation; an approved skills component; and an approved writing course. In addition, a student must complete two approved electives, for a total of at least 14 credit hours in approved courses, and must maintain a 2.5 average in the courses.
Upon completion of the program requirements, the student will receive an Honors Certificate in Environmental Law, Jurisprudence, and Justice, which will also be reflected on the student's transcript.
Students may apply for the program by contacting the Registrar’s office.
Course Requirements as of Fall 2010. Please check with the Registrar’s office for updates.
| The Core Courses | 10 - 16 credits |
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| Introduction to Environmental Law, Jurisprudence, and Justice (pass / fail) | 1 credit |
| Environmental Law | 3 credits |
| Administrative Law | 3 credits |
or | |
| Florida Administrative Law and Environmental | 2 credits |
| Regulation | 2 credits |
| Skills Component | 2 - 6 credits |
| Elective Course with a writing requirement | 2 - 3 credits |
| Approved Skills Componentminimum of 2 credits |
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| Earth Advocacy Clinic (6) |
| Externship with governmental agencies, non-profits in environmental area (5) |
| Mediation (3) |
| Mediation Externship (2) |
| Moot Court - competition (1) |
| Motions and Depositions (3) |
| Trial Advocacy (3) |
| Trial Team - competition as an advocate (1) |
| Approved Electives (2 - 3 credits each) (approved writing courses are noted with *): |
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| *Admiralty Seminar (2) |
| *Animal Law Seminar (2) |
| *Climate Change Law and Policy (2) |
| *Earth Jurisprudence Seminar (2) |
| *Earth Jurisprudence Survey Course (3) |
| Energy Law (2) |
| Florida Constitutional Law (2) |
| *International Environmental Law and Policy (2) |
| *International Law of the Sea (2) |
| Land Use Planning (2) |
| *Natural Resources (2) |
| Water Pollution Law (3) |
