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Environmental, Property & Land Use Law

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Guide responsible development and conservation.

Gain command of environmental regulations, property rights, and land use controls that determine how communities develop sustainably through comprehensive environmental law courses.

  • 10+ specialized courses from Environmental Law to Real Estate Practice
  • Hands-on experience through the Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic
  • Networking opportunities with the Energy and Environmental Law Society

Course List

Environmental, Property & Land Use Law Courses

Our upper-level environmental law courses include a range of options. Related clinics and/or externships are marked with an asterisk. Not all courses are offered every year—consult with faculty for guidance on which courses best fit your goals.

  • Administrative Law
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental Litigation Seminar
  • Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic*
  • Introduction to Energy Law
  • Land Use Law
  • Real Estate Practice, Negotiations & Drafting
  • State & Local Government
  • Trusts & Estates
Beyond the Classroom

Build expertise through environmental advocacy work.

Our comprehensive approach to environmental, property, and land use law extends beyond traditional coursework.

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