Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law
Certificate (Cert)
Course-based program
Program overview
In the heart of Canada's energy capital, our Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law program is recognized by LLM Guide as one of the top 10 energy law programs in the world. The Certificate will give practicing lawyers an in-depth understanding of the legal aspects of the transition to a low-carbon economy, mining law, renewable energy law, water law, environmental ethics and much more.
Our Faculty of Law includes an endowed chair in natural resources law and a library with strong holdings in energy and environmental law. These resources are rounded out with our work with the Canadian Institute of Resources Law, one of the leading centres of expertise on legal and trade issues affecting our nation’s natural resources.
Completing this program
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Courses: Students will complete four courses (including at least one with a research paper) in the area of natural resources, energy or environmental law or a related area.
Outcomes
Private practice, in house counsel, government, regulatory bodies and non-government organizations in the specialty area.
A course-based certificate in natural resources, energy and environmental law is usually considered a final degree.
Classroom delivery
Time commitment
Three years maximum
Supervisor
No supervisor is required
Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Minimum education
A law degree
Work samples
None
Documents
None
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 97.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 68, or higher (Academic version).
- Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 (no less than 70 on reading and writing sections).
- Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of A- in writing courses.
Deadlines
For admission on September 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents: Apr. 30 application deadline
- International students: Apr. 30 application deadline
For admission on January 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents: Jul. 15 application deadline
- International students: Jul. 15 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
Learn more about this program
Law Graduate Programs
University of Calgary- Law Graduate Programs
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Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.210.8718
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