LLM Umweltrecht und Klimagerechtigkeit

Environmental issues are among the most pressing across the globe. Whether in relation to climate change, biodiversity loss or environmental harm, solutions are urgently needed in law to mitigate, adapt, reduce or prevent significant impacts. This LLM degree addresses these concerns and canvasses potential solutions, enabling you to develop the skills and expertise you need to make a lasting and positive impact on the planet.

On this course, you’ll gain an excellent understanding of local, national and international environmental law. It addresses the legal, economic, scientific and political challenges facing society, giving you an integrated understanding of the relevant issues that will significantly enhance your employability.

Teaching

All modules are delivered through small group learning and teaching, which provides an opportunity for interaction between students and staff. This supports the development of communication skills through the discussion and presentation of key issues.

Students are taught via a mix of lectures and seminars depending on the preference of the instructor. Most classes are via small group seminars with a mix of home and international students. Guest lectures are often arranged for some modules.

Assessment

Modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination, with the weighting varying depending on the nature of the material taught.

Course objectives

Am Ende des Kurses verfügen Sie über:

• knowledge, understanding and skills at the Masters level that are appropriate for careers in law offices, government, international organisations, NGOs and business
• in-depth insights into relevant legal, political and economic issues related to energy and environmental law at the national, regional and international level
• an understanding of the dynamics of the past and current energy and environmental law, policy-making and governance, as well as likely future developments in the area
• the academic foundation for progression to PhD-level study

Climate change is increasingly regarded as the challenge of our generation – which is why environmental law and climate justice are amongst the most topical societal issues at the moment. As a result, there’s a great demand for employees who have specialised legal knowledge in environmental law.

Our graduates are also well-placed to pursue careers in:

• government and regulatory authorities;
• international bodies;
• non-governmental organisations and charities;
• pressure groups, including those from the energy and environmental sectors.