Energy and Climate Change Law LLM with SQE preparation

This LLM offers you first-rate teaching from academic and industry experts of a relevant curriculum anchored in the demands of the energy sector. You'll learn how to apply your academic knowledge to industry problems. We work with leading international law firms, energy companies and energy consultancies to facilitate this approach.

Study within the Energy and Climate Change Law Institute, a home for multidisciplinary research into law and regulation in the energy sector

A curriculum, shaped by industry participants, that is both innovative and relevant

Access through mentoring, internships and lecturing to the top energy law firms and companies based in London

Introductory course on Energy Fundamentals

What you'll study

On this LLM, youll approach areas such as commercial law, dispute resolution, environmental law and regulation, all through a comparative and international lens.

This course will prepare you to work as either a regulator or a lawyer in private practice or the public sector. Youll also benefit from the research, consultancy work and events arranged by the Energy and Climate Change Law Institute at Queen Mary.

Assessment

You will be assessed by a range of methods combining examinations and coursework which will be fully explained in your student pack available during induction.

For your dissertation, you will undertake more self-directed research and writing work with the support of an allocated supervisor.

Teaching

You will be taught by a mixture of formal lectures and small group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate informed discussion around set topics, and may involve student presentations and group exercises as well as open discussion.

Career paths

There is a very high rate of employment of our students within six months of graduation. We have specialist career advisers who organise events and assist with finding internship opportunities at UK and international law firms and other employers.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to work:

in various government bodies and agencies over the world, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

in law firms such as Baker Botts LLP and Nockolds as specialist legal professionals.

in renewable energy producers such as Sonnedix providing legal counsel.

Degree requirements – You need a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Law or a degree with substantial Law content. Law graduates with a 2:2 honours degree who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify. Other routes - Non-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.