Our Environmental & Energy Law LL.M. degree gives students the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and skills to pursue a successful environmental/energy law career.<br><br>With over 60 courses in US and international environmental and energy law and closely related disciplines to choose from, students can create their own specialized plan of study suited to their passions and career goals. Curriculum offerings range from survey courses in environmental law and energy law to specialized seminars in environmental justice, water law, wildlife law, food and drug law, energy trading, and the intersection of business, sustainability and human rights. During the first semester, students enroll in a specialized Environmental Lawyering Seminar. This seminar is designed to facilitate high-level idea exchange, cohort-building among classmates, and the opportunity to engage with our world-renowned faculty in a small setting.<br><br>As part of their degree, students are required to complete an externship or practicum course to hone practical legal skills. In Washington, D.C., opportunities for externships abound, from private firms and energy companies to government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations. Structured practicums in natural resources law and international environmental law give students the opportunity to undertake real-world projects under the supervision of a professor. Or students can work on cutting edge climate and energy policy issues with the Georgetown Climate Center.