LLM International Oil and Gas Law and Policy in Dundee United Kingdom | University of Dundee

This course teaches how governments oversee the oil sector. You'll explore the regulatory frameworks established by producing nations for oil and gas investors, along with how investor concerns are addressed.

The program covers petroleum rights for both onshore and offshore reserves, plus various methods governments use to allocate or share these rights with private entities.

Key topics include:

analyzing different legal transfer frameworks and their real-world impacts
risk distribution strategies among investment partners
government enforcement of critical policies like resource conservation, safety standards, and environmental safeguards
contractual networks supporting oil and gas operations
taxation systems for resource extraction and corporate profits
petroleum economics basics and oil price fluctuation effects
decommissioning processes and funding responsibilities for oil infrastructure
No legal background is required to enroll.

12 months Full Time