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As an environmental lawyer, you can help safeguard the quality of our natural environment, and work in diverse settings with a wide range of clients. Here are just a few examples of the work you may expect as an environmental lawyer.
You may also choose to further specialize your environmental law practice. Areas of specialization include oil and gas regulations, climate change policy, toxic torts, pharmaceutical waste management, water quality protection or dozens of other areas.
If you specialize in environmental law, you should start by taking these courses.
Below are recommended courses related to environmental law. You should choose courses that interest you or that will further your career objectives.
You should also consider taking one or more of the following courses that are useful in the practice of environmental law.
Students interested in environmental law have participated in prior externships with
To learn about current environmental law externship opportunities, contact Externship Program Director Cecily Becker at cbecker@law.tamu.edu.
Below is a list of faculty who teach in the area of environmental law or are interested in the topic. Please contact them if you have questions.