Student Organizations: The Environmental Law Society
Appalachian School of Law Environmental Law Society The Appalachian School of Law Environmental Law Society is open to any student enrolled at the school. Students created it in 2007. Its Facebook page appears here . Mission Statement The ELS: Promotes awareness of environmental concerns, issues, and problems within the legal community, the student body, and the local community; Bridges the communication and information gaps between the scientific and political/legal communities; Enhances the law school experience for students interested in environmental issues confronting southwest Virginia, the United States, and the World; and, Serves the community and the school by actively engaging in projects and events to serve this mission. Sponsored Activities As noted in my posting on the Energy and Mineral Law Society , ASL students have planted trees, including blight-resistant American Chestnuts, in honor of Arbor Day in April. ESL co-sponsors this ev