A leader in environmental legal education since 1979, Tulane offers the opportunity to study environmental and energy law in a dynamic natural, economic and political setting. 
The Energy & Environmental Law Program has evolved over time from a program concentrating primarily on oil, gas, and energy issues, to one in which the environment holds center stage. Tulane seeks to graduate students who understand not only the theory, but also the practice and advocacy of environmental issues. Among the resources Tulane offers its students are an outstanding and dedicated faculty, the Environmental Law Journal, the Environmental Law Society, the Annual Summit in Environmental Law, and an Institute for Water Resources Law & Policy.
Degree Requirements
The LLM in Energy & Environment requires, in addition to the general degree requirements described earlier, completion of 16 credit hours. Students must enroll in the Graduate Seminar in Energy & Environment as well as two of the following three courses: Pollution Control, Natural Resources, and Energy Law, Regulation and Policy. A list of additional energy and environmental law electives from the current and past two academic years may be found here. Not all of these courses are offered every year. In appropriate circumstances and with the concurrence of the faculty, other courses may be substituted for the courses listed in the third group.
For detailed information on curriculum, program resources and activities, please see our Energy & Environment page.
Summer Abroad Option
Students who enroll in an LLM program have the option to participate in a Tulane Summer Abroad program prior to the start of their fall program. Students will earn 3 credits towards their LLM degree and receive waived tuition. Students are responsible for all travel and housing costs.
