LL.M. in Water Resources Law
To enhance the skills and understanding of lawyers at all levels, the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, offers LL.M. and J.S.D. degrees in water resources law that prepare you to serve the diverse needs of businesses and developers, farmers and ranchers, non-profit organizations, and public agencies at every level from local to international.
Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2012 for both the longstanding international water resources track and the new, first-of-its-kind track designed exclusively for U.S. water resources attorneys.
Apply Online for fall 2012.
Pacific McGeorge has offered an International Water Resources Law LL.M. for many years. The new track of the Water Resources Law LL.M. focuses on issues affecting the United States. It is designed for students with a law degree to gain expertise in this growing field of environmental and natural resources law. To explore the LL.M. program concentrating in the law that governs watercourses that are shared by two or more nations, visit the international track webpage. Courses are also open to practicing lawyers and Pacific McGeorge J.D. students who meet prerequisites.
The Water Resources Law graduate program emphasizes interdisciplinary natural resources classes; simulations and case studies; a robust field placement experience; and advanced substantive law course work. The combination of natural resources science, technology and economics, with strong legal coursework and hands on training, will make this program unique among other natural resources law graduate degrees.
Study Water Resources Law at Pacific McGeorge
The Water Resources Law LL.M. was designed from the ground up with the active assistance of leading water resources practitioners, the program emphasizes interdisciplinary environmental and natural resources classes; simulations and case studies; a robust field placement experience; and advanced substantive law course work. The combination of natural resources science, technology and economics, with strong legal coursework and hands-on training, makes this program unique among other environmental and natural resources law graduate degrees.
In the classroom, you will find a faculty of gifted teachers, dedicated scholars, and seasoned practitioners. Outside the classroom, the extraordinary field-placement experiences available allow Pacific McGeorge law students first-hand observation and participation in solving the complex legal and policy issues permeating water resources development, restoration, and regulatory activities.
Sacramento's rich history, its geographic location, and its role as the capital of California — the 8th largest world economy — make it an ideal place to study water resources, no matter where you are from or where you want to practice. The stunning campus is moments from downtown Sacramento.
Both in its on-campus classes, and in its off-campus field placements and field excursions, Pacific McGeorge is uniquely well-situated to give opportunities to learn by working with today's water leaders. Many water resources lawyers are Pacific McGeorge alumni, and as student mentors, teachers, lecturers, and program advisors, these graduates give tirelessly back to the school that helped launch their successful careers.
As the state Capital, Sacramento is where California's legislators, regulators, and civic leaders debate and decide the complex, and often controversial, policy issues affecting the state's water resources. The leading water resources lawyers in the country advocate in Sacramento for their public and private sector clients, whether in legislative, administrative, judicial, or collaborative processes. California blends both appropriative water rights (the system predominant west of the Mississippi River) with riparian rights (the system used east of the Mississippi) making the state an appealing place to study all aspects of water resources law. Whether you come from or want to practice outside of California, you'll find familiar elements in our legal system.
Called the "River City" by locals, Sacramento sits at the confluence of the American and the Sacramento Rivers. Sacramento is where the state's engineers operate the dams, pumps and aqueducts that collectively form the world's largest water supply system. Sacramento offers many opportunities for first-hand observation and exploration of unique natural history and outstanding feats of civil engineering.
Before being tamed by dams, dikes, and bypasses, the Sacramento River was the fourth largest river, by volume, in the United States. The Sacramento River serves in the delivery of the waters that give life to cities and farms throughout the state. It is the main source of water for one of the ecologically most important estuaries in all of North America: the Delta of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. Located minutes from the City of Sacramento, the Delta is California's water crossroads. From here, water is pumped to rich Central Valley farms and sprawling Southern California cities; and water flows through thousands of miles of channels and islands before heading to the San Francisco Bay.
In the LL.M. program in Water Resources Law, you will find the state-of-the-art curriculum and the practical experience you desire with the personalized attention that Pacific McGeorge faculty is known for. Small class sizes, financial aid assistance, mentoring and career development resources will help you make a difference as a leader in the local and global economy.
Questions?
Contact Gregory Weber
Director, Water Resources Law Program
Email | Tel: 916.739.7228
