Environmental and Energy Law Degree Programs: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ES TABLISHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL L AW ER A , GW ’S Environmental and Energy Law Program has been at the forefront of environmental legal education in the field for 50 years and has taught specialized energy law courses since the 1950s. Today, with our wide variety of environmental law courses and our expanded focus on energy law, we are able to provide the next generation of environmental and energy lawyers with the tools they need to tackle the local, national, and international challenges facing the planet and its inhabitants, including climate change, fisheries depletion, air and water pollution, natural resources, water scarcity, the development of new sources of energy, and the growing emphasis on sustainability.
Located in Washington, D.C., where environmental and energy law policy is debated and created, GW Law allows students to gain firsthand experience inside and outside of the classroom. LLM students, including students from outside of the United States, regularly intern with government agencies and nonprofit organizations while they are at GW through a variety of environmental placements with our Graduate Environmental Placement program through the Field Placement Program.
Associate Dean Emily Hammond testifies before a congressional committee.
Inside the classroom, students benefit from the expertise of talented teachers with years of practical experience. GW Law provides one of the most extensive environmental and energy curricula in the country, offering more than 25 courses in environmental law and nine courses in energy law. In addition to courses taught by our outstanding full-time faculty, we are able to attract adjunct faculty who occupy senior positions in government, environmental organizations, energy organizations, and private law firms.
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