Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real -
world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects
of drafting that addresses theories and principles
of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges
of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific
areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and
other clients in frequent need
of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and
other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political
influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges
of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications
of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its
influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.