1. Describe one or more situations that you have encountered thus far in your career in which deeper understanding of lawmaking by legislatures, agencies, or courts would have made you more effective. Be as specific as possible. HOWEVER, DO NOT REVEAL ANY CONFIDENTIAL OR SENSITIVE INFORMATION THAT YOUR CURRENT OR PAST EMPLOYERS OR COLLEAGUES WOULD NOT WISH TO BE DISCLOSED. THIS PROHIBITION APPLIES TO THIS ASSIGNMENT AND TO ALL OTHER WORK IN THIS COURSE.

2. Assume that your company has a problem, call it Problem X. Problem X has been a burr under your company's saddle for many years. It is not a "life or death" matter, but over time it has involved substantial (and, in your estimation, unwarranted) costs for the company. Such costs will continue year after year unless you prevail upon Congress to amend an existing statute. You are planning the campaign to secure enactment of such amendment.

Identify and explain steps that you would take to increase the likelihood of success of the campaign. Limit your answer to no more than four such steps.