Environmental Law LLM

Queen Mary University of London

This compelling LLM in Environmental Law examines all the political and legal issues concerning environmental protection, climate change policies, natural resources law, with an overarching emphasis on the impact of gas and oil. Climate change is a universal problem with far reaching consequences for all governments, industry, societies and individuals.High rate of student employment within six months of graduation.Become part of our vibrant friends and alumni network.Be taught by leading, world-renowned experts in the field of environmental law.What you'll studyEnvironmental Law is an interdisciplinary programme, encompassing legal, political and human rights issues of environmental protection. Study draws on expertise from a range of subjects such as geography and physics, and gives you a solid, interdisciplinary understanding of the fundamental principles in environmental law.You will be taught by scholars actively researching in the field, and there are relevant environmental lectures, talks and events held throughout the academic year.AssessmentYou will be assessed by a range of methods combining examinations and coursework which will be fully explained in your student pack available during induction.For your dissertation, you will undertake more self-directed research and writing work with the support of an allocated supervisor.TeachingYou will be taught by a mixture of formal lectures and small group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate informed discussion around set topics, and may involve student presentations and group exercises as well as open discussion.