Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law in Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,191
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
As the global hub for energy, Houston offers an ideal setting for an LL.M. specialization in Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law. The Law Center has gained worldwide recognition for its expertise in researching and educating on the connections between these legal fields and associated initiatives, projects, and policies.
The UH Law Center's LL.M. program in Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law equips legal professionals to navigate intricate legal and policy challenges across three key domains: energy production, distribution, and consumption; pollution control and biodiversity preservation; and natural resource management and conservation. Students may specialize in one area or explore the broader connections between energy development and environmental protection strategies.
These fields are influenced by economic and political factors, with relevant laws operating at local, national, or international levels. The curriculum enables students to develop or enhance their analytical and practical skills for careers in these multifaceted disciplines. Courses are taught by faculty renowned in energy law and environmental policy, complemented by experienced adjunct professors who bring valuable real-world insights.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who received their law degree in the United States must hold a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to perform satisfactory graduate work as evidenced by high grade-point average or high class rank in law school. Most U.S. applicants to the University of Houston Law Center have graduated in the upper one-third of their law school classes.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
Tuition
USD
43,191