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University At Buffalo Law School Environmental law

University At Buffalo Law School

Environmental law

Buffalo, USA

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Sep 2024

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    About: The Environmental Law program focuses on the legal frameworks surrounding environmental issues, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. It covers key areas such as national and international environmental law, policies, and regulations, enabling students to understand the complexities of environmental challenges. Students engage in critical analysis, case studies, and research projects to develop their skills in this growing field.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private law firms. Potential roles include environmental policy advisor, compliance officer, or legal consultant specializing in environmental issues.

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Environmental law plays a major role in structuring the relationship between human beings and the world around them. Almost every kind of legal practice today touches some aspect of environmental law.

Lawyers practice environmental law in large and small private law firms, in the offices of in-house corporate counsel in trade associations, in federal, state and local government agencies, in the offices of state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice, and in many non-governmental organizations. Whether future employment entails advocating the position of a public interest group, a corporate client, a government agency, or a private citizen, the Environmental Law LL.M. is designed to meet the need for knowledgeable and skillful application of legal principles and techniques to environmental and natural resource problems, including climate change.

The Environmental Law LL.M. offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of environmental law and policy through a structured program of study and experience.

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