Law for Public Administration

Instructor: Charles Szypszak

Number of Credits: 3

This course introduces basic law subjects likely to be encountered in public administration.  Topics include constitutional foundations, due process and equal protection, and First Amendment rights;  property, contracts, employment, torts, criminal law, administrative law, and public ethics laws; and basic legal research, managing litigation, and working with lawyers.

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June 24, 2026

This post is written by current student Callie Barnett. Callie Barnett is a student in the...

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June 22, 2026

This post is written by current student Desiree DeDolce. Desiree DeDolce is from Winston-Salem,...

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May 26, 2026

At the May 2026 commencement, we had the chance to reconnect with four recent graduates of the UNC...

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