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Durham University: International Environmental Law
| Institution | Durham University |
|---|---|
| Department | Law |
| Web | http://www.dur.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
**Course details**
Our LLM in International Environmental Law equips you with the skills and knowledge to make your own contribution to how governments and organisations are seeking to address the profound environment and climate challenges that are having a massive impact on the lives of people around the world.
You will learn about legal techniques and instruments such as treaty-making, governance and legal orders that provide the framework on which internationally agreed environmental goals are based and which support action taken to tackle issues such as environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change, ozone depletion and plastic pollution.
You will also learn about renewable energy and the role of carbon markets and trading regimes and, as well as climate litigation, you will study the crucial human rights dimension in the protection of the environment and the role of the judiciary in governing action taken and changes made.
**Why Durham University?**
Durham Law School has an outstanding reputation throughout the legal world. Cutting-edge research led by academic experts enables us to make a significant contribution to creating and shaping law in the UK and internationally.
Durham Law School is a global leader in the development and framing of law. Led by academics who are experts in their field, we carry out cutting-edge legal research that feeds into our Masters and research qualifications, building knowledge and nurturing the skills needed to help shape law in the future.
The reputation of the School means our legal know-how is respected by parliamentarians and policy makers around the world. Our academics have been called to give evidence in Parliament and have had their research work quoted by courts and international bodies.
International law and questions of global policy and governance are an area of special interest at Durham, but our expertise extends to other areas including criminal law and criminal justice, ethics, human rights, European law, gender and law, Chinese law, Commercial and Corporate law and Global Justice.
**Facilities**
The Law School is located in the University’s award-winning flagship Palatine Centre, part of a £48.4m sustainable building development.
The School’s facilities are purpose-built and state-of-the-art, featuring a moot court, pro bono room, Harvard-style Hogan Lovells lecture theatre, spacious dedicated work suites and modern wireless and audio-video-enabled research spaces and attractive social areas.
**Career Opportunities**
Our global reputation for legal research and teaching of the highest quality is reflected in the career trajectory of our alumni.
Graduates serve across the full range of legal professions including solicitors, barristers, judges, members of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and as consultants and in government. Others have secured stimulating and rewarding positions in national and international law firms.
We are fully aware of the degree of competition that exists in securing a role in the legal profession and the School provides a range of resources to help alumni stand out as ideal candidates during the recruitment process. This includes detailed information about the steps involved in becoming a solicitor or barrister, visits from law firms and guidance on preparing for interviews and assessment days.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good 2:1 degree (or its equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component. For International Country and Region specific qualifications please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/regional-pages/ Please check the Requirements and Admissions section of the course database for details and exact requirements Guidance for Home Applicants You can apply to this course by clicking the link "Apply" at the top right of the page above Course Summary. This will redirect you to Durham University Post Graduate information page where you will be able to apply via the Post Graduate Applicant Portal. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 29600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 29600 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our LLM in International Environmental Law equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to tackle major global challenges such as environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change.
Our LLM in International Environmental Law encompasses various multilateral treaty regimes on environmental protection and the science behind legal developments. It provides in-depth learning on foundational principles and concepts of international environmental law, and addresses the intersection of legal regimes and the role of science in the development of international environmental law.
You will also learn about renewable energy and the role of carbon markets and trading regimes. As well as climate litigation, the human rights dimension in the protection of the environment and the role of the law and of lawyers in governing transformational change.
On completing the programme, you will be equipped to:
- Consider environmental degradation as a continuous and increasing challenge for effective and inclusive international treaty-making.
- Discuss regional approaches of environmental governance.
- Understand how legal orders must interact in implementing internationally agreed global goals.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good 2:1 degree (or its equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 27900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 12250 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 12250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 12250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12250 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 27900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 27900 GBP for Year 1 |
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