The Master of Laws Program
Concentration in Global Energy, International Arbitration & Environmental Law
This innovative concentration is offered through the Law School's groundbreaking Center for Global Energy, International Arbitration, and Environmental Law. This unique degree program allows students to explore the intersections between natural resources law, environmental law, and international arbitration. Students in the program concentrate in one focus area of study, but take core courses in one or both of the other two areas and have the flexibility to integrate all three fields of study. Connections among the three areas are explored in courses, and students are also encouraged to consider an interdisciplinary approach.
This concentration is open to students with a foreign law degree and students with a J.D..
General Requirements (must complete a total of 24 credits)
- A three-credit writing seminar or a two-credit directed research project (with a 30-page paper) in a related area.
- Introduction to U.S. Law (This fall course is required for students with a foreign law degree. Foreign students with a background of common law study may request a waiver of this requirement.)
Concentration Requirements (must complete 14 credits)
- Must complete at least 9 credits from one focus area (Energy, Arbitration, or Environment)
- Must complete 5 credits from one or both of the remaining focus areas
Sample Course Offerings (seminars not listed)
Energy Courses
- Energy Law
- Multi Party Conflict Resolution in Energy & Environmental Matters
- Oil & Gas
- Oil & Gas Taxation
Environmental Courses
- Corporate Environmental Law
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Law: Air & Water
- Environmental Law: Toxics
- Environmental Law & Natural Resources
- Muli Party Conflict Resolution in Energy & Environmental Matters
- Water Law
International Arbitration Courses
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- International Commerical Arbitration
- International Arbitration
- Investment Treaty Arbitration
- Negotiation
- U.S. Commercial Arbitration: Principles & Practice