Master of Legal Studies in Global Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law
The Master of Legal Studies in Global Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law is open to applicants with an undergraduate or graduate degree (non-law). This field has never been more critical, bringing together complex legal, business, and policy-making decisions.
The MLS 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 greater understanding of these issues, and their associated challenges and opportunities. Students can immerse themselves in classes on mining natural resources, and energy law, and related fields, studying alongside law students.
- Courses in mining law, natural resources law, energy law, water law, and sustainability.
- Experiential education.
- Access to classes at the Colorado School of Mines, the Daniels College of Business, and the Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs.
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Degree Requirements
Global Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law MLS candidates are required to complete 24 credits. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.7 to remain in good standing.
A full-time student may earn the degree in one academic year (or over 2 consecutive semesters); a part-time student may earn the degree in 2 years. Program time limit is 3 years from the time of matriculation.
Required Courses
LAWS 4064, Introduction to the American Legal System (2 credits)
LAWS 4034, Legal Research and Writing for Graduate Students (2 credits)Students must complete one of the following courses:
LAWS 4220, Environmental Law; or
LAWS 4450, Natural Resource Law -
External Courses
While working in the advanced degree program, you may extend your academic credentials by taking additional credited courses offered outside the College of Law. Global Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Program students may take up to six credit hours at the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs and Daniels College of Business.
Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs (Korbel)
The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs has an internationally renowned curriculum of graduate studies programs that attract students from many countries. Korbel prepares students for positions in government service, international organizations, and international business. Students gain expertise in a general area of international relations, such as international politics, comparative politics, political theory, and international economics.
The Daniels College of Business
The Daniels College of Business Administration provides programs in business and commercial law. Many Korbel and Daniels faculty members and associates have experience within the field of international natural resources studies.
The environmental master’s program was instrumental in expanding my knowledge of environmental law and provided an important and invaluable foundation and starting point—in my case, pursuing a PhD in environmental policy. I really enjoyed my time in the program and learned a great deal from knowledgeable faculty. I would wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone looking to broaden or develop their knowledge of environmental law.
Marie Loeffelholz, PhD, MLS (Master of Legal Studies ’16)
#21 ranked program in the nation U.S. News & World Report
#6 greenest law school The National Jurist
A+ practical training preLaw Magazine
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