University of Denver College of Law | Environmental and Natural Resources Law Programs

The field of natural resources and environmental law has rapidly evolved into an ongoing international concern. For example, in the past decade over 100 nations have either introduced or are drafting new mining laws. Both legal and non-law professionals in this active legal environment must understand both domestic natural resources law and how resources are regulated in international jurisdictions, if they hope to compete in the global arena.

We recognize a vital need for advanced graduate studies in this complex legal field and offer a comprehensive, multilevel program to help attorneys, natural resources professionals, and government regulators increase their knowledge of the issues, policies, and laws that affect resources and the environment worldwide.

The University of Denver College of Law's Graduate Studies Program in Natural Resources and Environmental Law is designed for American and foreign attorneys and non-law natural resources professionals who wish to apply their skills at home, or who plan to work both in the United States and abroad.

Our program offers a curriculum of courses relating to natural resources law, policy, economics, regulation, contracts, and international transactions, including several classes offered by no other university in the world.

Join us and expand your academic credentials for a rich and rewarding career in the global natural resources and environment industry.

Advanced Study Programs Available:

Master of Laws in Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Policy (LLM)

Open to applicants who have completed a JD or foreign equivalent law degree. The LLM program develops your expertise for specialization in a global environmental or natural resources law career.

Master of Resources Law Studies (MRLS)

Open to applicants with an undergraduate or graduate degree. For professionals who want to broaden their understanding of environmental and natural resources law.

Certificate of Studies (CS) in Natural Resources Law and Policy

A non-degree program for professionals who wish to obtain specialization skills in natural resources law but are unable to devote a full year to masters degree study. Open to applicants with a JD or foreign equivalent, or a natural resources related degree.

Certificates in Selected Natural Resources Courses

A non-degree program open to professionals, lawyers or non-lawyers, who wish to select courses relating to specific disciplines in natural resources law.

"The goal of reaching sustainable development for each country requires professionals who have solid knowledge in areas of energy, mining, natural resources, and environmental law. They face the increasing demand for natural resources on the one hand, and the respect for the environment and for future generation necessities on the other. In this context, the Environmental and Natural Resources Law program has given me the possibility to learn about all these topics in an outstanding academic environment, and also the opportunity to practice, through its Internship Program, in one of the most important governmental agencies of the United States."

Rosa Maria Espinoza, LLM, Chile