Environmental and Energy Law New York University

Overview

The Environmental and Energy Law programme at New York University offers an unparalleled opportunity to study at one of the world's leading legal institutions. This advanced degree equips students with the analytical tools and practical expertise required to navigate the intersection of environmental protection, energy transition, and land use policy. Participants benefit from a curriculum that spans urban, domestic, and international perspectives.

Why Environmental and Energy Law at New York University?

Students join a prestigious academic community featuring a core faculty dedicated to path-breaking research in climate change, air pollution, and housing development. The university serves as a global hub for legal innovation, housing over 30 research centres including the Frank J. Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law and the Institute for Policy Integrity. These institutions provide a unique law and economics approach to evaluating environmental regulations.

The programme's location in New York City offers a distinct advantage, providing direct access to international organisations and NGOs. Students can also take interdisciplinary classes at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service to broaden their understanding of urban policy. The intellectual environment is further enriched by active student groups, such as the Environmental Law Society, and the opportunity to contribute to the Environmental Law Journal.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 83952 per year
• National fee: USD 83952 per year
• Local fee: USD 83952 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is designed with a flexible core that allows students to tailor their studies to specific professional interests. Modules may include:

• Environmental Law
• Energy Law
• Land Use Law
• Food Law and Policy
• Animal Law
• Environmental Justice
• Human Rights
• Social Enterprise
• International Law

In addition to traditional classroom learning, students can apply for specialised clinics to gain hands-on experience. These include the UN Diplomacy Clinic, where students represent small island states, and the Environmental Law Clinic, which involves public interest litigation in collaboration with the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Careers with Environmental and Energy Law

Graduates are prepared for high-level roles in international law firms, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations. The programme focuses on developing expertise in deal-making within the energy industry and navigating the legal aspects of the global climate transition. Alumni often pursue careers as legal advisors, policy analysts, and advocates for environmental justice.

The university's extensive network supports transitions into the private sector, public interest law, and academia. By engaging with leading decision-makers and practitioners through campus workshops and conferences, students build the professional connections necessary to lead in the evolving fields of environmental and energy regulation.