The LLM in Environmental and Natural Resources Law at University College Cork offers a specialised postgraduate pathway for those seeking to navigate the complex legal frameworks governing our planet's most critical resources. You will delve into areas such as climate change law, biodiversity, and marine environmental law, benefiting from the School of Law's extensive expertise. Our faculty's advisory roles with leading international and national organisations, including the European Environment Agency and the Environmental Protection Agency, ensure you receive instruction grounded in current practice and policy. This Masters programme is ideal for aspiring legal professionals passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainable resource management.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is designed to be completed over one year, providing an intensive and immersive learning experience. You will engage with core modules covering legal research methods, dissertation preparation, and foundational environmental law principles, alongside a diverse range of elective modules tailored to your interests, such as International Human Rights Law or Marine Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Through rigorous study and research, you will develop advanced analytical and advocacy skills, preparing you for impactful careers in environmental law firms, governmental bodies, NGOs, and international organisations focused on conservation and sustainable development.