Natural Resources Law, LLM at University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen has long held a reputation as a leader in teaching, and research, in the energy resources sector and this programme will give students a competitive advantage in highly relevant and rapidly developing sector. Our growing population has a major impact on the world’s natural resources. Indeed, this issue will only grow as the pressure to meet humanity’s developing demands. Hence, international and domestic law must address the legal implications of ownership, extraction distribution and management of natural resources. This unique programme focuses on the legal and regulatory issues associated with society’s use of and exploitation of the natural world.

How You'll Study

Teaching is organised on a modular basis. There are two eleven-week semesters. Examinations are held at the end of each semester in December and May. The dissertation is submitted in August. The variety of assessments in the programme ensures that students apply theory to practical situations in order to become expert at being able to analyse and reason issues thoroughly. Moreover, students will gain transferrable skills including: enhanced ability to undertake advanced research in the field; an opportunity to undertake group work activities; ability to synthesise ideas and present work in oral and written assignments, plus students will undertake critical analysis.

Learning Methods

• INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
• LECTURES
• PEER LEARNING
• SEMINARS
• TUTORIALS

Why Study Natural Resources Law?

• Our School of Law has occupied a central role since the University’s inception in 1495 and is considered to be one of the UK’s elite training ground for lawyers.
• The School of Law is ranked 5th in the UK for Law (The Times Good University Guide 2019), and based on the Times ranking is the highest ranked Scottish Law School.
• You will achieve an internationally recognised and respected postgraduate degree in one of the fastest growing and most dynamic areas of law.
• Learn from top academics, responsible for shaping energy policy and providing thought leadership to governments on key pervasive and emerging issues.
• Gain transferable skills in research, presentations, group work and conflict resolution - all of which are highly sought after in today's competitive job market

Careers

As the Law has an impact on many parts of public life and, thus, is beneficial should you wish to enter politics, business, international finance or banking. More and more non-legal employers are valuing the eminently transferable skills law graduates can bring to industry and other international business organisations. These skills include but are not limited to:

• Research
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Effective communication
• Diplomacy

This programme would equip graduates interested in a career in the following industries and sectors: policy, planning, NGOs, civil service, energy and extraction.