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Dan1234

Joined: 07 Apr 2006
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LLM Question - Environmental
Sat Apr 08, 2006 09:09 PM
Hi,

I am a new member here. I was hoping that some of you could help me out with my question. I hold a BSc and an MSc in chemical engineering and for the past several years have worked in an environmental consultancy firm in the States. I would like to obtain an LLM in environmental law, but I do not know if an undergraduate degree for a foreign country or a JD from the US is a prerequisite for an LLM? Can I apply for an LLM based on my academic backgroud?
Much obliged for any responses to this post.
Thx,
Dan
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RR LL.M.

Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 45
LLM Question - Environmental
Mon Apr 10, 2006 06:27 AM
Iīve seen a lot of Law Schools that accept exceptional candidates that donīt hold a JD or LL.B. degree, but have a proved and substancial knowledge or work experience in a specific field. For instance, if you want to focuse your LL.M. in environmental law, they would accept you if you are involved on a daily basis in environmental subjects. This you must describe and accent on your personal statement when applying. Hope this was helpful. By the way, check out Dukeīs LL.M. program, Iīm pretty sure that they apply this.
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tt

Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 17
LLM Question - Environmental
Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:14 AM
Hi,

I am a new member here. I was hoping that some of you could help me out with my question. I hold a BSc and an MSc in chemical engineering and for the past several years have worked in an environmental consultancy firm in the States. I would like to obtain an LLM in environmental law, but I do not know if an undergraduate degree for a foreign country or a JD from the US is a prerequisite for an LLM? Can I apply for an LLM based on my academic backgroud?
Much obliged for any responses to this post.
Thx,
Dan




HI,
Based on your background, LLM I don't think so.But, check Stanford Law School-MLS Program-sometimes they accept those who don't hold a JD or LLB as a background.

[Edited 18 Apr 2006 by tt]
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Amador

Joined: 27 Oct 2005
Posts: 9
LLM Question - Environmental
Tue Apr 18, 2006 06:08 AM
Do you know another General LLM, like Duke, Yale or a kind of Stanford International program who offers you a good curriculum in Enviromental Law? I am not looking for Vermont, Lewis or Pace. My idea is to study in one of the best universities in U.S. I am looking for a mix between research and practice, and if it posible, to work after it.


Thanks a lot,

Amador.

[Edited 18 Apr 2006 by Amador]
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tt

Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 17
LLM Question - Environmental
Wed Apr 19, 2006 02:36 AM
Do you know another General LLM, like Duke, Yale or a kind of Stanford International program who offers you a good curriculum in Enviromental Law? I am not looking for Vermont, Lewis or Pace. My idea is to study in one of the best universities in U.S. I am looking for a mix between research and practice, and if it posible, to work after it.


Thanks a lot,

Amador.


Hi: according to US news(by specialties), in the case you don't want Vermont,Lewis/Clark and Pace:

UNiversity of Maryland,Un. of Tulane(not sure after Katrina),
Goerge Washington,UNiv of Colorado-Boulder,Georgetown,NYU,UC Berkeley,UC Davis.

Hope it helps.
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Amador

Joined: 27 Oct 2005
Posts: 9
LLM Question - Environmental
Wed Apr 19, 2006 03:12 AM
Thanks a lot, very useful your advice. However, I think that Georgetown, NYU and Berkley seems to be the choices...or not? What`s your opinion?
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tt

Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 17
LLM Question - Environmental
Wed Apr 19, 2006 05:22 AM
Thanks a lot, very useful your advice. However, I think that Georgetown, NYU and Berkley seems to be the choices...or not? What`s your opinion?


If you are concerned over rankings, I do agree with you.But I would check the courses,professors,tuition,weather/city you like,job opportunities after LLM,financial aid and possible network.
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Amador

Joined: 27 Oct 2005
Posts: 9
LLM Question - Environmental
Thu Apr 20, 2006 03:23 AM
Itīs true...and for example, do you know good programs in Enviromental Law in England?

Thanks,

Amador.
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tt

Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 17
LLM Question - Environmental
Thu Apr 20, 2006 04:01 AM
Itīs true...and for example, do you know good programs in Enviromental Law in England?

Thanks,

Amador.


Unfortunately no.btw, where are you from??
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Alias

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Posts: 4
LLM Question - Environmental
Wed Apr 16, 2008 02:00 AM
Does anyone how is the market for enviromental law? It is impressive for employers in firms, if you can do corporate, m&a and securities... but also knows about enviromental law... can it help (counseling clients etc) ?
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mnementh

Joined: 27 May 2007
Posts: 100
LLM Question - Environmental
Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:25 AM
Bump. This also interests me. Anyone?
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Alias

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Posts: 4
LLM Question - Environmental
Fri Apr 18, 2008 08:28 PM
Nobody has any information whether corporate firms care about Environmental law? For example, knowledge of this in the course of transactions/due diligence/counseling.
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Alias

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Posts: 4
LLM Question - Environmental
Tue May 13, 2008 11:57 AM
I'm giving this question another shot :)
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Lin Harmon

Joined: 02 Feb 2006
Posts: 1
LLM Question - Environmental
Fri May 16, 2008 07:12 PM
Regarding your question of whether environmental law can help you in a corporate law career, this totally depends on what part of the world you are talking about. Obviously in the developed world, with increasing concerns about climate change and its projected effects on world economies and the corporate bottom line, knowledge of environmental law can be very helpful, and energy law and policy is a very hot topic right now. In less developed countries, where currently economic development and developing government infrastructure/rule of law is the major concern, environmental law is still nascent and appears to be more a concern for NGOs and governments than for corporations (although we do train students from LDCs in sustainable development policies). Our LLMs are working all over the world in all sorts of careers (law firms, NGOs, GOs). If you would like more information on a specific question please feel free to contact me.

Lin Harmon
Director, International LL.M. & Visitor Programs
Asst. Director, Environmental & Natural Resources Law Program
Lewis & Clark Law School
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