LLM in Environmental Law
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There is no fee to apply to the LLM program and generous scholarships and LLM Fellowships are available. Fellows receive a full tuition waiver and a modest stipend to cover living expenses.
LLM In Environmental Law General Degree Requirements
Both US-trained and international candidates must complete a minimum of 24 credits. The LLM in Environmental Law may be completed in two full-time semesters, although some students choose to take three semesters or more. Except with special permission of the Academic Dean, students must complete the LLM degree within three (3) years of matriculation. International students must complete Introduction to American Legal Systems and Introduction to US Legal Research and achieve at least a 2.33 grade point average. US-trained students must achieve a grade point average of 2.67. Unless registered in a specialized track, candidates are required to take the following courses:
Environmental Law Survey (3 credits)
Environmental Skills and Practice (4 credits)
Science for Environmental Lawyers (2 credits)
LLM candidates must complete either one major research paper or a LLM thesis.
LLM in Environmental Law - Specialization in Global Environmental Law Degree Requirements
This program of study features courses focused on environmental law from an international, transnational or comparative perspective. Courses include:
International Environmental Law (2 credits)
Comparative Environmental Law (2 credits)
United Nations Environmental Diplomacy Practicum (4 credits)
Comparative Environmental Law (Brazil) (2 credits)
Environmental Law Seminar: Human Rights and the Environment (2 credits)
Environmental Law Seminar: Law of Oceans and Coasts (2 credits)
Guided Research (1 or 2 credits)
Master of Laws in Environmental Law Thesis (6 credits)
Related international and comparative courses include:
International Law (2 credits)
Environmental Dispute Resolution (3 credits)
International Human Rights Seminar (2 credits)
LLM in Environmental Law - Specialization in Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Degree Requirements
This program of study features courses focused on this evolving field of law. They include:
Environmental Dispute Resolution
LLM in Environmental Law – Specialization in Energy and Climate Change Law Degree Requirements
This program of study features core courses as well as courses especially developed for LLM candidates, including:
Disaster Law and Emergency Preparedness
International Environmental Law
Environmental Law Seminar: Law of Oceans and Coasts
LLM students may also participate in one of our signature programs – the UN Diplomacy Practicum at the United Nations. Through this experiential learning course, students work two days a week at the United Nations with delegations and/or member nations, providing legal and policy support on climate change and sustainability issues.