LL.M. in Environmental & Land Use Law

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Applicants should apply by April 30, 2013 for admission August, 2013.

Description

This one-year, post-J.D. program provides an opportunity to spend an academic year full-time on the beautiful University of Florida campus developing in-depth expertise in environmental and land use law. 

The University of Florida is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, which includes the 61 leading research universities in North America. 

The LL.M. program is unique in that 6 of the 26 required credits must be from relevant graduate-level courses in UF departments outside of the law school, including offerings in wildlife ecology, interdisciplinary ecology, environmental engineering, and soil & water science.

Individual attention, unique opportunities

LL.M. students receive individualized attention and consult with the Director to develop a course of study tailored to their particular interests.  In addition to a broad range of academic courses, UF Law offers a wealth of environmental skills and field courses such as the Conservation Clinic, Environmental Dispute Resolution, and Wetlands & Watersheds. 

LL.M. students may also apply for a seat in the Sustainable Development course offered in Belize during spring break, the South Florida field course offered in May, and the Environmental Law Program in Costa Rica during the summer.