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University of Birmingham: Environmental, Social and Governance Law, and Policy
Institution | University of Birmingham |
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Department | Birmingham Law School View department profile |
Web | www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law |
Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
**The climate crisis, social inequalities and armed conflict affect all our lives. Develop your understanding of how the law responds to these issues.**
Discover how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) law and policies are created and applied in these complex situations. You’ll become aware of the possibilities and limits of the law to resolve national and global challenges.
As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts at the forefront of the environmental and social law sector. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.
- Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in areas such as environmental energy law, ethnicity and criminal justice, and public international law.
- Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
- Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.
- Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. |
Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Summary
**The climate crisis, social inequalities and armed conflict affect all our lives. Develop your understanding of how the law responds to these issues.**
Discover how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) law and policies are created and applied in these complex situations. You’ll become aware of the possibilities and limits of the law to resolve national and global challenges.
As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts at the forefront of the environmental and social law sector. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.
- Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in areas such as environmental energy law, ethnicity and criminal justice, and public international law.
- Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
- Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.
- Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. |
Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Summary
**Environmental, social and governance issues are now a global priority in politics, business and everyday life with new and evolving needs and expectations coming from every sector.**
Our LLM Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Law and Policy programme will explore how ESG law and policy are conceived, applied and monitored through the complex challenges of the contemporary world. You'll address real-world challenges facing society – e.g., technology and data, socio-economic inequalities, global crime, depletion of natural resources, climate crisis, and armed conflict – with opportunities to explore the possibilities and limitations of the law to resolve them at the national, international and transnational levels.
This programme is ideal for anyone looking to explore the complex convergence of legal challenges and how ESG law and policy are conceived, applied and monitored.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good Honours degree in law, or a degree in another discipline augmented with a pass in the Common Professional Examination. |
Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Summary
**Environmental, social and governance issues are now a global priority in politics, business and everyday life with new and evolving needs and expectations coming from every sector.**
Our LLM Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Law and Policy programme will explore how ESG law and policy are conceived, applied and monitored through the complex challenges of the contemporary world. You'll address real-world challenges facing society – e.g., technology and data, socio-economic inequalities, global crime, depletion of natural resources, climate crisis, and armed conflict – with opportunities to explore the possibilities and limitations of the law to resolve them at the national, international and transnational levels.
This programme is ideal for anyone looking to explore the complex convergence of legal challenges and how ESG law and policy are conceived, applied and monitored.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good Honours degree in law, or a degree in another discipline augmented with a pass in the Common Professional Examination. |
Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |

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