Law LLM (Environmental & Natural Resources Law)

This programme aims to equip you with the skills to participate and excel in any aspect of professional engagement with environmental and natural resources law, policy, or regulation. Upon graduation you can develop a rewarding career in, for example, the legal professions, governmental and regulatory agencies, industry, NGOs, or academia. The programme adopts a global perspective, with a focus on international and comparative law and on the techniques of environmental regulation, which are universal in their application and relevance.

Top 100 Ranking

UCC School of Law has been ranked among the world’s best Law Schools in the latest QS World University Rankings by subject, placing 59th in the World and 1st in Ireland.

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

• In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
• Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.

English Language Requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

What can I do after I graduate with an LLM (Environmental and Natural Resources Law) degree?

The LLM (Environmental and Natural Resources Law) degree will prepare you for a variety of careers in legal practice, regulation and compliance, including the legal professions, governmental and regulatory agencies, international institutions, and compliance roles in industry.  It also provides a strong basis for careers in the broader environmental regulatory and policy space encompassing environmental advocacy and campaigning, environmental consultancy, environmental policy advice and research, and academia.  It is relevant for those of you interested in careers in the energy, infrastructure, utilities, natural resources, and project finance sectors.  The degree provides a valuable opportunity for those already working in these fields to further develop their knowledge and skills and to keep up-to-date with the latest developments and emerging trends in this rapidly developing area.  

Occupations associated with the LLM (Environmental and Natural Resources Law):