Environmental Law Specialisation

Climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and other environmental threats represent some of the greatest challenges of our time. Resolution of these complex issues requires an understanding of regulatory and policy processes at both the national and the international level.

Taught by Australian and international experts in environmental law, and drawing on the resources of UNSW Law’s Climate Change Law and Policy Initiative, students can select from a range of specialised courses designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of current and pressing environmental legal issues and the tools with which to craft sustainable solutions to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century.

In order to obtain the specialisation in Environmental Law, candidates must complete Environmental Law in Australia, International Environmental Law and
two other specialist environmental law courses.

LLM (Environmental Law) courses:

• Australian Climate Law
• Environmental Law in Australia
• Environmental Markets
• International Climate Law
• International Environmental Law
• International Trade Law: Environment & Development
• Law of the Sea
• Natural Resources Law
• Planning Law & Environmental Assessment
• Renewable Energy Law
• Research Thesis: 6uoc
• Water Rights & Contemporary Policy

Course offerings may vary. Refer to Law timetable for courses on offer.

Visit UNSW Online Handbook for further information about this LLM specialisation.