Environmental and Natural Resources Law (LLM)
The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Law track in the LLM program at the University of Oregon School of Law is designed for students who want to specialize in environmental and natural resources law and gain a deeper understanding of the legal framework that governs these areas in the United States. The program is intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to address complex environmental issues and work effectively with clients in this field.
In this program, students take 15 credits of environmental and natural resources law-specific courses, such as Climate Change Law & Policy, Environmental Law, Ocean and Coastal Law, Land Use Law, and Natural Resources Law. The remaining 9 credits needed to complete the LLM program can be achieved through any elective courses offered at the law school unless restricted to JD students. International students must complete two required courses (Introduction to American Law & Practice and LLM Advanced and Persuasive Legal Writing, 5 credits total) as part of their 9 elective credits.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and ability necessary to practice substantive and procedural law and understand the dynamic processes through which law is created, developed, and changed by completing an organized program of courses in a selected specialization.
- Employ sound and articulate legal reasoning to identify, research, and analyze legal problems.
- Communicate effectively with clients, decision-makers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Recognize the responsibility of lawyers to serve as informed and professional leaders.
- Appreciate the critical role that lawyers play in ensuring meaningful access to the legal system, promoting the just application of its laws, and serving their clients and the community.
- Learn how lawyers work together by demonstrating team lawyering skills, managing conflict, and forging relationships.
Environmental and Natural Resources Law Requirements
One-Year Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 782 | Introduction to American Law and Practice | 3 |
| LAW 783 | LLM Advanced and Persuasive Legal Writing | 2 |
| Track Specific Courses in Environmental and Natural Resources Law | 15 | |
| Elective Courses | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Additional Requirements
- Master of laws students must complete a written comprehensive paper or project in connection with one of the required courses.
- Students must take at least five courses from the core Environmental and Natural Resources Law offerings indicated by the LLM Program Director.