Welfare Rights
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Overview
Subject area
LAW
Catalog Number
7983
Course Title
Welfare Rights
Department(s)
Description
This course covers the legal rules, regulations, and administration of certain federal and state welfare programs. In addition to covering the relevant law and legal doctrine, the course explores the theory underlying the laws, as well as the institutional, economic, political, and social contexts in which these welfare systems operate. The study of particular legal and administrative frameworks will be complemented by advanced study of the general administrative law concepts of judicial review of agency action, including Article 78 proceedings and other state and federal causes of action. In addition to its theoretical and doctrinal comonents, the course include a practical component. The range of programs studied and the dimensions of the practical component will vary from year to year to permit special focus on recently-enacted legislative change and administrative initiatives. The practical component may include statutory and regulatory drafting, the development and delivery of information about the welfare system in educational settings, work with lawyers and agencies representing those seeking welfare benefits, and/or the representation of clients.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Law
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3