Lawyering in the Executive Branch

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This course examines questions surrounding the intersection of law and policy when advancing a President's agenda, and the role of the lawyer in meeting the needs of the client agency in the context of broader Administration priorities. Through a combination of presentations, group exercises, and simulations, students will be exposed to the work of executive branch lawyers. There will be special emphasis on attorney-client relationships within the Executive Office of the President as well as interagency legal interaction.