Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law
Certificate (Cert)
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Program overview
In the heart of Canada's energy capital, our Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law program is recognized by LLM Guide as one of the top 10 energy law programs in the world. The Certificate will give practicing lawyers a depth of understanding of the legal aspects of the transition to a low-carbon economy, mining law, renewable energy law, water law, environmental ethics and much more.
Our Faculty of Law includes an endowed chair in natural resources law and a library with strong holdings in energy and environmental law. These resources are rounded out with our work with the Canadian Institute of Resources Law, one of the leading centres of expertise on legal and trade issues affecting our nation’s natural resources.
Outcomes and next steps
Private practice, in house counsel, government, regulatory bodies and non-government organizations in the specialty area.
A course-based certificate in natural resources, energy and environmental law is usually considered a final degree.
Degree at a glance
Completion requirements
Full course completion
Courses
Four courses
Program requirements
Class delivery
Classroom
Commitment
Three years maximum
Supervisor
No supervisor is required
Fees and funding
Calculated per course; funding not offered
Related programs
If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs.
Completion requirements
Courses
Students will complete four courses in the area of natural resources, energy or environmental law or a related area.
Research Paper
Students will be required to complete a research paper.
Admission requirements and information
Requirements for the Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Program
GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.Minimum education
A law degree.Work samples
None
Documents
None
Reference letter
TwoTest scores
NoneEnglish language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based) with reading, writing and listening components totalling at least 75
- TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) with a TWE of 5.5. Our institution code is 0813
- IELTS score of 7.0 with reading and writing both scoring at least 7.0 (Academic version)
- MELAB score of 83, or higher
- PTE score of 68, or higher (Academic version)
- Tier 3 of the International Foundations Program with minimum grades of B,B,B (Writing & Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency)
Deadlines
For admission on September 1
Canadian and permanent residentDec. 15 Application deadline
InternationalDec. 15 Application deadline
For admission on January 1
Canadian and permanent residentJuly 15 Application deadline
InternationalJuly 15 Application deadline
If you’re not a Canadian or permanent resident make sure to read and learn about international specific requirements
Tuition fees and funding
All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.
Fees
Estimate for full-time students
Canadian and
permanent resident
International
student
General fees
For 12 months of study
$1,830 CAD
$1,830 CAD
Tuition fees
For program completion in 12 months
$4,104 CAD
$13,643 CAD
Total fees
For program completion in 12 months
$5,934 CAD
$15,473 CAD
What are annual continuing fees?
Not applicable.
Funding availability
Funding is not available for this program.
Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide
Highlights of the Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Program
Red Deer Lawyer Draws on a World of Experience
LLM graduate Dan Wilson brings his volunteer and professional experience in over 70 countries to his work
Law school marks historic first with PhD defence
Practicing lawyer Chidinma Thompson is the first student to complete a PhD thesis in law at the University of Calgary.
LLM grad drawn to UCalgary law expertise
Temi Onifade, LLM '16, chose the University of Calgary's graduate program because of its reputation and leadership in energy and environmental law.
Learn more about this program
Faculty of Law
Murray Fraser Hall, Room 2380
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.4155
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