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WLD2134 - Law for Non-Lawyers
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What’s the difference between a law, a statute, and a regulation? What
are executive orders, the Federal Register, the Code of Federal Regulations, and the U.S. Code? Using discussion and examples, this one-day session can help those with little or no knowledge of the law. Basic concepts are explained, case law is examined, and participants learn how to read and understand laws and regulations. Using the Internet, course participants also access legal resources to find laws, regulations, and current court cases. 

College Credit Not applicable
Who Should Attend: Personnel working with issues that require knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies.
Objectives:
Describe legal terms generally used in laws and regulations.  Describe how court cases reflect
upon the interpretation of laws.  Identify ways to access legal resources.
Length: 1 day/8 hours   Availability: Annually
Contact:
Dave Lemarie
Email:
dave_lemarie@fws.gov
Phone:
(304) 876-7490

 


Last Updated: December 9, 2008
National Conservation Training Center
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Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443-9713
 
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