The Low Carbon Just Transition LLM

Program Overview

The Low Carbon Just Transition LLM program at the University of Dundee empowers students with a thorough grasp of the legal and policy frameworks surrounding the transition to a low-carbon economy. It equips students with the skills to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and address the challenges and opportunities in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Through a combination of core and elective courses, the program offers a comprehensive understanding of energy law and policy, preparing graduates for careers in the public and private sectors where they can contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Program Outline

The program explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the rapidly developing regulatory landscape.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a deep understanding of the legal and policy frameworks governing the energy sector, with a focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• To develop students' analytical and problem-solving skills in the context of energy law and policy.
• To prepare students for careers in the public and private sectors, where they can contribute to the development and implementation of low-carbon energy policies.

Outline:

The program consists of a combination of core and elective courses, providing students with a broad foundation in energy law and policy, as well as the opportunity to specialize in areas of particular interest.

Core Courses:

• Energy Law and Regulation
• Environmental Law and Policy
• Climate Change Law and Policy
• Energy Project Finance
• Emissions Trading and Renewable Energy Markets

Elective Courses:

• International Energy Law
• Energy Security and Geopolitics
• Energy and Sustainable Development
• Energy and Human Rights
• Energy and Ethics

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may include essays, research papers, presentations, and case studies. Examinations are typically in the form of written exams or take-home assignments.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and practitioners from the University of Dundee's School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Law. The faculty includes experts in energy law, environmental law, climate change law, and energy economics. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and guest lectures. Students are encouraged to participate actively in class discussions and to engage with the material in a critical and analytical way.

Careers:

Graduates of the Low Carbon Just Transition LLM program are well-prepared for careers in the public and private sectors, where they can contribute to the development and implementation of low-carbon energy policies. Potential career paths include:

• Energy lawyer
• Environmental lawyer
• Climate change policy analyst
• Energy project manager
• Emissions trader
• Renewable energy developer

Other:

The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis, and can be completed in one year or two years, respectively. The program is also available as a distance learning option.