Online Master of Legal Studies in Energy & Natural Resources Law
Norman, USA
MLS
DURATION
15 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 1,112 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* per credit hour for non-residents | $612.65 - for Oklahoma residents
This online Master of Legal Studies program specializes in energy and natural resources law, giving you in-depth knowledge of the legal frameworks governing energy production, extraction, and environmental protection. You'll study the regulatory landscape surrounding oil and gas operations, renewable energy development, water rights, mining, and environmental compliance.
The program is designed for working professionals who want to advance their legal expertise without leaving their jobs. You'll engage with current case studies, emerging legal issues, and practical applications relevant to today's energy sector. The curriculum balances theoretical legal principles with real-world problem-solving, preparing you to advise clients, navigate complex regulations, and contribute meaningfully to energy and environmental policy decisions.
You're ideal for this program if you work in the energy sector, environmental law, or related industries and want to deepen your legal expertise. Practicing lawyers, compliance officers, energy company employees, and environmental professionals will benefit. You should be comfortable with online learning and able to balance studies with work responsibilities.
Financial aid, scholarships, and employer tuition assistance may be available to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Our dedicated financial services team will guide you through every step of the funding process—so you can stay focused on your education and career advancement.
For questions about financial aid for your online program, contact the Online Aid office.
OU College of Law’s MLS in Energy and Natural Resources Law delivers a comprehensive foundation in the legal and regulatory challenges shaping today’s energy industry. You will be equipped to:
- support the sustainable development of all energy and natural resources in an environmentally responsible way
- gain the legal insight needed to navigate complex negotiations and high-stakes deals
- apply a full spectrum understanding of the energy lifecycle, including upstream, midstream, and downstream legal issues
- interpret and apply energy and natural resources contract law in oil and gas negotiations, real estate transactions, mineral rights agreements, and more
Graduates are qualified to practice energy law, advise on regulatory compliance, counsel energy companies and environmental organizations, work in government energy and environmental agencies, and contribute to energy policy development.
- Energy companies
- oil and gas firms
- renewable energy organizations
- environmental law practices
- government agencies
- regulatory bodies
- water authorities
- mining companies
- non-profit environmental organizations.
OU Online brings you a flexible, respected legal education specializing in one of the most important sectors. You study from home while maintaining your career, learn from experienced faculty, and gain credentials recognized across the energy and environmental industries.
The Master of Legal Studies in Energy and Natural Resources Law is offered in a fully online, flexible format designed for working professionals around the globe. Earn your degree in as little as 15 months while balancing full-time work and personal commitments. Study from anywhere and gain specialized legal knowledge that supports international commerce and cross-border business transactions.
The Master of Legal Studies in Energy and Natural Resources Law delivers a comprehensive foundation in energy law, with a strong emphasis on contract law, real property law, legal drafting, energy development on public lands, oil and gas law, regulatory practice, and more.
- Foundations of Contract Law for the Energy Industry
- Introduction to Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences
- Oil and Gas Law
- Mineral Title Examination
- Oil and Gas Contracts
- Water Law for the Energy Industry
- Midstream Oil and Gas Law
- Project Economics and Finance
- Introduction to Property Law and Natural Resources
- Legal Drafting
- Real Estate Transactions
- Oil and Gas Environmental Law
- Legal Research for the Energy Industry
- Oil and Gas Regulatory Practices
- Negotiations, Communication, and Ethics
- Oil & Gas Development of Public Lands