Fall semester

Fall seminars emphasize comparative analysis, communication skills and elements of strategic planning

Orientation Role of policy lawyer Introduction to strategy Project planning and assignments

Research & analysis Policy research sources Logic of comparative analysis Conflict & preemption analysis   Communication skills Media and communication roles Ambiguity, vagueness, generality Legal language, plain language Logical organization Presentation skill sets Writing skill sets

Spring semester

Stages of strategic planning

• Determine desired results
• Select the forum
• Engage policy networks
• Develop roles & tactics
• Secure resources

 

Meeting with practitioners

Spring seminars emphasize interaction with strategic planners, legislative leaders and student policy presentations.

• University centers - Georgetown Climate Center and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor
• Communications firm – Fenton Communications
• Law firm – Patton Boggs

 

Climate team presentations

• Six or more student presentations

 

Health team presentations

• Six or more student presentations

 

Trade team presentations

• Six or more student presentations