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.