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

You may earn your graduate degree or certificate of studies without a specialization; however, you may choose to work toward one of several specialized areas:

Mineral Law and Policy
Water Law and Policy
Environmental Law and Policy
Land Use Law and Policy
International Resources Transactions Law and Policy
Energy Law and Policy

You may elect to specialize at any time prior to the completion of your course of studies. Each specialization requires the completion of certain core courses.

Example:

Environmental Law and Policy Specialization Required Core Courses:

International Environmental Law

Environmental Law

Negotiation of Natural Resources Agreements

Financial and Project Evaluation of Natural Resources Projects

If you choose to specialize, consult with the Director of Graduate Studies to be certain you take the required core curriculum and specific optional courses that will provide you with adequate breadth and exposure to related natural resources topics and issues. CS candidates may qualify for one specialization, and MRLS and LLM candidates may qualify for two.

Petition for Specialization form

"The LLM in Environmental and Natural Resources programs has been one of the most exiting experiences of my life. The opportunity to learn and know other legislations and people from many countries and the excellent staff of professors in this program has truly helped me in my daily practice as an attorney in Chile. The LLM gave me the tools and skills to practice in important international natural resources transactions and also gave me the opportunity to interact with great natural resources attorneys of Denver. On the other hand, the vast outdoors of Colorado and the friendship of its people make Denver an excellent place to live and have fun".

José Miguel Hernández, LLM, Chile..