LLM in Environmental Law
Master of Laws | Curriculum Overview
APPLICATION FOR FALL 2026 OPENS NOVEMBER 1, 2025
The LLM in Environmental Law at Stetson Law is a rigorous one-year program that offers advanced legal training for both experienced attorneys and recent law graduates from the U.S. and abroad.
Students can choose from two specialized tracks:
- The International Environmental Law track prepares practitioners to advocate on global environmental challenges.
- The Public Interest Practice track emphasizes hands-on advocacy through the Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment, offering a comprehensive experience in public interest environmental law.
Stetson’s LLM in Environmental Law is a 24 - 30 credit program offered full-time or part-time on our welcoming Gulfport, Florida campus. The flexible curriculum allows students to tailor their studies, combining theory, practical skills, and specialized coursework.
Why LLM in Environmental Law at Stetson University?
This degree provides advanced training in environmental law, giving graduates the specialized expertise needed to excel in this dynamic field. New attorneys gain a competitive edge when entering the profession or establishing themselves in a particular region, while experienced lawyers can use the program as a pathway to expand or shift their practice areas. Graduates benefit from enhanced opportunities for cross-border and public interest work, supported by access to career services, leadership workshops, and a variety of professional networking events that help build connections and advance their careers.
Program Highlights
- Two specialized tracks to target your goals: International Environmental Law and Public Interest Practice
- Flexible full-time or part-time options
- Customizable curriculum with practice-based and exploratory courses
- Supportive campus environment with access to faculty and professional resources
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Fall 2026 Application Opens November 1, 2025
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"Attending the Ramsar Conference in Zimbabwe was a truly once in a lifetime experience. To meet so many incredible people from all around the world, all of whom have dedicated their lives to the preservation of the environment was unbelievably life-affirming. I still haven’t fully processed how impactful it was."
Blair Carlyle, 2L
APPLICATION FOR FALL 2026 OPENS NOVEMBER 1, 2025
Full-time students typically complete the 24 - 30 credit LLM in one academic year (fall and spring). Most courses are offered during business hours, with select electives available in the evening or at off-campus locations.
Students may enroll full-time or part-time; however, F-1 and J-1 visa holders must maintain full-time status.
Full-time status: Full-time students must take no less than 12 and no more than 15 credit hours per semester. Full-time students are scheduled to complete the requirements for the LLM degree within one year.
Part-time status: Part-time students may enroll in as few as one course per semester and as many as three courses per semester. Part-time students must complete the same required curriculum prescribed for full-time students, although the sequence and timing of such courses obviously will vary for the part-timer. To the extent possible, part-time students must take required courses before taking elective courses. An individual curriculum plan will be developed for each part-timer upon admission. Part-time students are allowed a full three-year period to complete all requirements of the degree.
International Environmental Law Track Curriculum
The International Environmental Law track prepares students, including qualified international applicants, for careers addressing global environmental challenges. Graduates are equipped to work with government agencies, NGOs, and private firms focused on international environmental law and policy.
Required Courses
- International Law (unless waived)
- International Environmental Law
- Advanced Legal Research for Environmental Professionals
- Environmental Science for Lawyers
- International Environmental Law Colloquy
- Master’s Thesis
- IEMCC - Moot Court Design and Implementation
- 6-12 elective credits
Public Interest Practice Track Curriculum
Designed for JD holders, the Public Interest Practice track emphasizes experiential learning in environmental law. Students gain hands-on experience by providing legal services to nonprofit organizations and government agencies, while building practical skills, exploring career pathways, and developing professional networks in Florida and beyond.
Required Courses
- Environmental Law (unless waived)
- Advanced Legal Research for Environmental Professionals
- Environmental Science for Lawyers
- Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment (2 semesters)
- 3-9 elective credits
Elective Course Options
- Animal Law Seminar
- Climate Change and Energy Law
- Environmental Law – Student Teaching Program
- Environmental Regulation of Water/Clean Water Act
- International Energy Law
- Natural Resources Law Seminar
- Ocean and Coastal Law
- Wetlands Seminar
Our program faculty includes award-winning teacher-scholars and accomplished professionals who bring years of experience in practice as well as diverse research expertise to the Environmental LLM program. Whether you are interested in advancing or redirecting your career, our faculty will help you get there
Full-Time Faculty
- Royal C. Gardner, Professor of Law, Hugh F. Culverhouse Chair, and Director of the Stetson Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy
- Jaclyn Lopez, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment
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