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Institutions and individuals alike have a stake in environmental regulation that is well conceived, competently executed and faithful to legal obligations. The M.J. concentration in Environmental Regulation prepares experienced professionals and recent graduates for this evolving and challenging task.

Students specializing in environmental regulation will benefit from ºìÌÒÊÓƵ's longstanding strength in environmental law, as well as from the broader UW's excellence in environmental science and management.

Sample Curriculum Options

M.J. students are encouraged to work closely with the environmental regulation program director to tailor a specific course of study that draws on the UW's robust and diverse offerings. Below are some sample curricula.

Profile A

Professional Goal: To seek greater opportunities in providing permitting and compliance services.

Sample Curriculum

Foundational Courses: 12–14 credits

• LAW B 505ÌýÌý| Autumn Quarter | 5 Credits
• LAW B 550ÌýÌý| Autumn Quarter | 4-6 credits (6 credits with Summer Transnational Institute)
• LAW A 599ÌýÌý| Winter Quarter | 3 credits
• One independent major research paper (can be done through a seminar or through Independent Study credits)

Sample Specialty Courses: 31–33 credits

• Climate Change Law
• Development of U.S. Environmental Regulation
• Environmental Planning and Permitting in Practice
• Natural Resources
• Ocean and Coastal Law
• Pollution Control Law
• Water Law

Profile B

Professional Goal

To seek promotion to higher-level position with current knowledge.

Sample Curriculum

Foundational Courses: 12–14 credits

• LAW B 505ÌýÌý| Autumn Quarter | 5 Credits
• LAW B 550ÌýÌý| Autumn Quarter | 4-6 credits (6 credits with Summer Transnational Institute)
• LAW A 599ÌýÌý| Winter Quarter | 3 credits
• One independent major research paper (can be done through a seminar or through Independent Study credits)

Sample Specialty Courses: 31–33 credits

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Development of U.S. Environmental Regulation
• Environmental Policy Processes
• Land Use Planning Law
• Local Government Law
• Natural Resources Law
• Pollution Control Law

Profile C

Professional Goal:ÌýTo improve preparation for early career job in environmental permitting or regulation.

Sample Curriculum

Foundational Courses: 12–14 credits

• LAW B 505ÌýÌý| Autumn Quarter | 5 Credits
• LAW B 550ÌýÌý| Autumn Quarter | 4-6 credits (6 credits with Summer Transnational Institute)
• LAW A 599ÌýÌý| Winter Quarter | 3 credits
• One independent major research paper (can be done through a seminar or through Independent Study credits)

Sample Specialty Courses: 31–33 credits

• Climate Change Law
• Development of U.S. Environmental Regulation
• Environmental Law and Process
• Environmental Planning and Permitting in Practice
• Environmental Politics and Institutional Innovation
• Natural Resources Law
• Resource Policy and Administration
• Environmental Law
• Advanced Environmental Law & Practice
• Regulatory Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
• Water law
• Land, American Culture, and the Law
• Natural Resources Law
• Climate Change Law Seminar