Advanced Administrative Law

This advanced course will combine theory and practice, drawing from scholarship, doctrine, current events and litigation, and guest speakers. It will explore a series of subjects, including the following: the waiver of (and continued viability of) Chevron deference; recent takes on the constitutionality (or lack thereof) of the administrative state; the legality and desirability of presidential directives; current issues in rulemaking and adjudication; trends and legality of political appointments (and the lack thereof); government transparency mandates and challenges; agency budgets and contracting; selected topics in state Administrative Law as well as states in federal Administrative Law; and remedies. Students must have previously taken Administrative Law or receive permission of the instructor. Requirements will include multiple writing assignments (including short reading reflections, an op-ed, and a 10-15 page paper on a relevant topic). Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, written assignments, final paper. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit a Consent Application Form available on the SLS website (https://law.stanford.edu/education/courses/consent-of-instructor-forms/) by August 31, 2022.