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About ILGS

The Institute for Local Government Legal Studies (ILGS) was created in 1968 as the Municipal Legal Studies Center. Since that time, the practice of local government law has grown in importance and complexity.

The Institute's goal was, and is, to provide programs that help to improve the professional skills of men and women who face the tough legal questions challenging our nation's communities.

With leadership from its Advisory Board, the Institute is in a period of dramatic program growth. The centerpiece of the Institute's programs continues to be the Annual Program on Planning, Zoning and Eminent Domain, one of the pre-eminent land use seminars in the United States.

The Institute is itself a membership center, and the principal benefit of membership is a reduction in program tuition charges. Members may send as many as representatives as they wish to the Annual Program on Planning, Zoning and Eminent Domain at a price that is less than half the regular rate.

 

Whether you are a newly appointed city attorney, a newly elected planning or zoning commissioner, or an experienced pro who has represented cities or developers for decades, the Institute offers an annual program that will challenge and inform you.  Our offerings include Planning and Zoning 101, a basic and entertaining program that introduces newcomers t the legal liabilities and pitfalls that confront those involved in land use issues; a one-day program for Planning and Zoning for Public Officials and lawyers that provides an update on important legal and planning developments; and an annual three day program on Planning, Zoning and Eminent Domain that brings together many of the nation’s best and brightest municipal law practitioners to discuss and debate emerging issues of the day.

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Publications
The Institute's course books have been published for more than 30 years by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc.  If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please go to the Matthew Bender Online Bookstore.

 
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The Institite for Local Government Studies
5201 Democracy Drive| Plano, Texas 75024-3561 | 972.244.3400 | 972.244.3401 (fax)
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