Environmental & Natural Resources Track

Environmental law, in your hands.

Oregon Law's LLM Environmental and Natural Resources Law Track is ideal for anyone who would like to study environmental law in more depth. Graduates of this track have the option to go on to practice environmental law in private law firms, governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, and academia. In this track you have the choice of a wide variety of ENR courses to choose from including courses on natural resource law, land use law, ocean and coastal law, climate law and policy, human rights and the environment, and administrative law.

Careers

As the health of our environment increasingly becomes a top priority to governments, businesses, and individuals, law graduates with an emphasis in Environmental and Natural Resources Law are among the most sought-after by employers. Whether with private law firms, non-profit organizations, or in the governmental sector, an Oregon Law LLM in Environmental Law is a doorway to a rewarding career. 

Common environmentally-focused law careers include:

  • Litigator
  • Transactional Attorney
  • Sustainability Manager
  • Legislative Aide
  • Policy Advisor
  • Conservation Director
  • Public Utilities Specialist
  • Nonprofit Director
  • Environmental Advocate

Academics

LLM General Requirements 

Required courses for students who hold law degrees from a non-US institution:

  • Introduction to American Law and Practice (3 credits)
  • LLM Advanced Persuasive Legal Writing (2 credits)

 

Track-Specific Requirements

In addition to the any required General LLM courses, you must complete at least 15 credits of track-specific courses to earn your LLM in Environmental & Natural Resources Law. 

Sample ENR track-specific courses:

  • LAW 653 - Climate Change Law and Policy
  • LAW 679 - Ocean and Coastal Law
  • LAW 793 - Environmental Law
  • LAW 794 - Natural Resources Law