preLaw - Back to School 2007 - (Page 41) specialties ENVIRONMENTAL Because environmental communities are small, Kaulukukui said name recognition and networking are extremely important in the field. Her diverse environmental experiences have not only made Kaulukukui a prime candidate for the position, but also provided her with invaluable work relationships. She said she still calls on people at her former organizations with questions on environmental issues. Kaulukuki encourages law students interested in environmental law to get as much experience and name recognition as possible through internships, externships, or employment through environmental law firms and government agencies. “Get your name out there,” she said, pointing out that many agencies are in desperate need of help from students. Guiding concerned citizens who want to get involved in environmental law but are unsure where to begin is Kaulukukui’s favorite and most rewarding part of the job. “There are so many people out there who want to make a difference and don’t always know how to go about doing it,” Kaulukukui said. “One woman told me that I had recharged her batteries.” What is environmental law? Attorneys practicing environmental law, a relatively new specialty, divide their time between meetings, telephone conferences, drafting written materials or negotiating settlements. A vast range of environmental issues intersect with the law — from the generation and disposal of hazardous waste to the transfer of property that may be contaminated. When entities build, expand or transfer any industrial property, they must consider federal, state and local environmental laws. Whether working for law firms, the government, or nonprofit organizations, environmental lawyers report that their greatest satisfaction comes from solving environmental problems. Most environmental lawyers were interested in the issues early on, whether as a child, during summer employment or other work-related opportunities. Negotiating and problem solving skills Comprehensive, Highly Regarded Academic Programs • Conveniently located 25 miles north of New York City in Westchester County, home to divisions of county, state, and federal courts as well as headquarters for major corporations • Beautiful 12-acre campus with wireless network access and the New York State Judicial Institute and newly developed Judicial Studies Program • Internationally recognized Environmental Law and International Law Programs • Semester in London Program • Lawyering skills honed through practice-oriented clinical programs, including: Criminal Defense Clinic, Post-Conviction Clinic, Environmental Litigation Clinic, Equal Justice America Disability Rights/Health Law Clinic, Securities Arbitration Clinic, and the Immigration Justice Clinic • LLM and SJD Degree Programs for Lawyers • Public interest experience gained through exposure to nationally recognized centers, including the Women’s Justice Center, Land Use Law Center/Real Estate Institute, and the Center for Environmental Legal Studies with its Energy Project Photograph © David Sundberg/Esto. All rights reserved. For information on admissions, financial aid, and housing: Please contact the Office of Admissions, Pace Law School, 78 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603, (914) 422-4210, or visit us at www.law.pace.edu. Back to School 2007 41 http://www.law.pace.edu http://www.law.pace.edu
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