Master of Laws - The Low Carbon Just Transition
Explore disclosure, transparency, and ethics in the energy sector, and learn how to navigate societal issues while working towards a low-carbon economy
Governments and industry are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and these efforts present both risks and opportunities. Rapidly developing international and national regulatory regimes create legal complexities, and this course will help students to navigate these.
Students will study regulatory and environmental issues, infrastructure, and project finance, which will give them an understanding of emissions trading and renewable energy markets.
Examine the role of international and national law, looking at the legislative and policy steps that countries are putting in place to help achieve climate change, and drive the transition to a sustainable energy system worldwide.
Students will learn about the key societal issues that are a feature of the energy sector globally. Such issues include jobs, disclosure and transparency, ethics and equality, and how we can achieve a just transition to a low-carbon economy.
Teaching
Student will be taught using a mixture of:
- lectures
- self-study
- group-work
- individual project tutoring
- immersion teaching at other locations
Assessment
Assessment styles include:
- individual essays
- practical assignments
- exams
- group exercises
- peer group assessment
- a dissertation on a topic of your own choice
Dissertations can be very diverse, and include formal hypothesis-led research projects, theory or literature-based projects, case-study assessment and advanced professional practice evaluations. Your choice of dissertation is discussed between you and your academic supervisor.
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Downstream Energy Law and Policy (CP51002)
- Energy and Climate Science, Policy and Litigation (CP51043)
- Just Transition to a Net-Zero Economy (CP51044)
- Legal Framework for International Project Finance (CP52007)
- International Regulation of the Energy Sector (CP52077)
- International Dispute Resolution (LW52142)
Optional Modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
- Dissertation (CP50003)
- Analytical Tools for Energy Economics (CP51003)
- Financial and Project Analysis of Natural Resources and Energy Ventures (CP51004)
- International Petroleum Law and Policy (CP51005)
- International Law of Natural Resources and Energy (CP51007)
- Petroleum Policy and Economics (CP51009)
- Internship Report (CP51013)
- National and Comparative Oil and Gas Law (CP51039)
- Sustainability and the Just Transition for the Mining Sector (CP51045)
- Contemporary Issues in Energy Economics and Sustainable Development (CP52002)
- Transnational Law of Sustainable Development and Environment (CP52003)
- International Relations and Energy and Natural Resources (CP52008)
- Mineral and Petroleum Taxation (CP52009)
- The Law and Governance of Mining and Critical Minerals Value Chains: A Sustainability Perspective (CP52010)
- Mineral Resources Policy and Economics (CP52022)
- Oil and Gas Law - Commercial Contracts Matrix (CP52059)
- The Political Economy of Climate Change and Environment (CP52061)
- Transatlantic Negotiation Simulation Exercise (CP52064)
- International Energy Arbitration: Practical Exercises (CP52065)
- International Law and Energy Disputes (CP52066)
- Electricity Policy and Economics (CP52071)
- Commodity Trading and Risk Management in Energy and Mining Industries (CP52073)
- Principles of Sustainability (CP52075)
- Corporate Governance (LW51007)
- Environmental Regulation (LW51115)
- International Investment Law (LW51146)
- Competition Law (LW52005)
- International Human Rights: Law, Theory & Practice (LW52022)
- International Taxation Law (LW52135)
Careers
for The Low Carbon Just Transition LLM
You could go on to work in:
- international and national oil and gas companies
- utilities, transmission system operators, and regulators
- international organisations, government and ministries
- banks and insurance companies
- law firms
Entry requirements
UK undergraduate degree
An honours degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Geology, Petroleum, or Mining Engineering at lower second class or above Consideration will also be given to applicants with other academic backgrounds who explain clearly their motivation for undertaking the relevant LLM, outlining any relevant legal work experience.
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