Energy and Natural Resources Law, LLM

Robert Butkin, Advisor
918-631-2443

With over 40 years’ experience in energy, natural resources and environmental legal education, The University of Tulsa’s energy and natural resources law curriculum for its LLM program inspires law graduates to examine legal and policy approaches for achieving the important goals of energy reliability, sustainable supplies of natural resources and a healthy environment.  JD graduates pursuing this course of study will benefit from TU’s legacy as a center for oil and gas industry research and its diverse energy programs in engineering, business, law, environmental protection, and information security. These benefits include opportunities to interact with energy, environmental and natural resources professionals in the midst of prestigious careers such as TU Law’s Sustainable Energy and Resources Law (SERL) program Board of Visitors.  Another benefit is TU student groups such as the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators and REELS: Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Society.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates who earn the LLM in Energy and Natural Resources degree will demonstrate knowledge in the area of energy and natural resources law necessary for effective and responsible participation in the legal profession and energy industry by:

1. Understanding various sources of law and legal authority in the areas of energy, natural resources, and environmental law, the relative priority of these laws, and how the laws interact; and
2. Demonstrating ability to identify, describe and apply fundamental rules governing various issues in the energy, natural resources, and environmental law areas.