17 Sustainability and Environment LLM Degree Programs

Develop the legal framework to respond to the world’s energy issues, whilst considering the impact of climate change with the University of Birmingham’s Online LLM in Environmental and Energy Law programme. Designed for LLB-qualified Lawyers and those already working in the sector, this interdisciplinary programme offers a comprehensive overview of the interconnected nature of energy ownership and environmental protection. 

The LLM in Global Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law provides a world-leading course of graduate study and experience for students seeking a greater understanding of these issues, and their associated challenges and opportunities.

This Master in Law and Sustainability in Europe discusses how the EU and its Member States respond to challenges related to the sustainability transition in a globalised context. It approaches the role of Europe and its multi-layered legal regimes (including EU law) in an international setting.

The programme examines different kinds of legal approaches/techniques for responding to challenges related to the transition to sustainability in a globalized context. It covers both international and European regulatory approaches from different perspectives with the aim of providing a well-rounded and nuanced understanding of the combination of sustainability and human rights. 

The LLM in Energy and Climate Law is taught in the middle of the Energy Valley of the Netherlands, which gives ample opportunity for leading experts in Energy and Climate Law to both work in the sector and teach the Energy and Climate Law students.

With globalisation, international law is becoming increasingly important and this course prepares you for a future career in the international arena. Our LLM is one of the oldest and most popular courses in international law in London. It attracts students from every nationality and background, not only those who have previously studied law, but also those with a degree in political science, international relations, or other relevant disciplines.

Established at the beginning of the modern environmental law era, the George Washington University Law School's Environmental and Energy Law Program has been at the forefront of education in the field for almost 50 years. Over the past decade, the program has been expanded to increase our focus on energy law, adding new classes and creating the Sustainable Energy Initiative.

The increased potential for international elements to any legal issue---from trade and business, to crime, to migration, to information technology, to privacy---has meant that legal graduates need to possess skills that transcend one national jurisdiction. The LLM in Global Legal Studies imparts just those skills.

University of Oklahoma's online LLM in Energy and Natural Resources Law prepares you for a career in one of the most dynamic and complex legal fields. This specialized program combines rigorous legal training with deep knowledge of energy law, environmental regulation, and natural resource management, equipping you to advise clients in oil and gas, renewable energy, and environmental sectors.

Students taking the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law of the Sea will gain a specialist and in-depth understanding of the law of the sea, opening up a wide range of career opportunities. The programme is taught by experts (both UiT/Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea (NCLOS) academic staff and other invited distinguished scholars and practitioners) with high level academic and practical experience in the law of the sea.

This LLM program focuses on international development law and human rights, giving students a strong foundation in understanding how legal frameworks can promote social justice worldwide. It covers co...

The International Energy Law LLM program is designed to give students a solid understanding of legal issues surrounding energy resources and markets worldwide. It covers key topics such as renewable e...

This master's program focuses on exploring the legal frameworks and issues surrounding energy production, distribution, and regulation. It covers a range of topics, including renewable and non-renewab...

A 24-unit LLM that prepares graduates to serve businesses, developers, farmers, non-profits and public agencies through interdisciplinary natural resources classes, simulations, field placements and advanced law coursework. The program offers U.S. Law and International tracks and can be taken fully online or in-person (with some online courses).

This programme offers first-rate teaching from academic and industry experts, focusing on the demands of the energy sector. Students will learn to apply their academic knowledge to real-world industry problems.