Environmental law, in your hands.
Oregon Law's LL.M. 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 LL.M. 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
LL.M. General Requirements (Assigned courses or projects in every track)
LL.M. Advanced Persuasive Legal Writing
- Required for students who hold law degrees from a non-US institution
LL.M. Writing Requirement
- Can be fulfilled in combination with any course with a writing component
Introduction to American Law and Practice
- Required for students who hold law degrees from a non-US institution
Track-specific Requirements
For more information on track-specific requirements for LL.M. Environmental and Natural Resources Law, please contact Hadley Underwood at hadleyu@uoregon.edu.