Energy and Natural Resources Law, M.L.S.
View ChecksheetOverall GPA - Combined and OU: 7.00
Minimum Total Hours: 32
Program Code: M368
The Master of Legal Studies in Energy and Natural Resources Law recognizes a need for an online graduate program to serve the professionals in the energy industry who do not wish to seek a Juris Doctor degree at this point in their career. It is specifically designed for non-lawyers whose careers demand an understanding of energy-related legal issues. The degree program offers a competitive advantage to anyone in the energy industry who negotiates oil and gas contracts, deals with mineral rights or real estate transactions, or works closely with energy attorneys. This program offers an accelerated program that can be taken primarily online.
This program has changes pending State Regents approval for 2022-23. These pending changes are not reflected here.
This graduate degree can be completed in 15 months.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LSO 5112 | Foundations of Contract Law for the Energy Industry | 2 |
| LSO 5232 | Introduction to Property Law and Natural Resources | 2 |
| LSO 6512 | Oil and Gas Law | 2 |
| LSO 6501 | Introduction to Petroleum Engineering and Geo-Sciences | 1 |
| LSO 6522 | Legal Drafting | 2 |
| LSO 6572 | Real Estate Transactions | 2 |
| LSO 6563 | Mineral Title Examination | 3 |
| LSO 6592 | Oil and Gas Environmental Law | 2 |
| LSO 6553 | Oil and Gas Contracts | 3 |
| LSO 6531 | Legal Research for the Energy Industry | 1 |
| LSO 6581 | Water Law for the Energy Industry | 1 |
| LSO 6513 | Oil and Gas Regulatory Practice | 3 |
| LSO 6573 | Oil & Gas Development of Public Lands | 3 |
| LSO 6511 | Midstream Oil and Gas Law | 1 |
| LSO 6352 | Negotiations, Communication, and Ethics | 2 |
| LSO 6502 | Project Economics and Finance | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |