Online LLM in
Energy & Natural
Resources Law
Handle complex deals and
negotiations in the energy and
natural resources industries.
12+ Months
9 Courses
24 Hours
$583-$1059/CH
The OU College of Law’s online LLM in Energy and Natural Resources Law program allows lawyers practicing energy law to further their specialization. It also prepares lawyers who want to transition into an energy law practice. This 24-credit hour program exposes students to legal education on the entire energy lifecycle, including courses on upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas contracts and environmental law.
Admissions Deadline
Rolling admissions*
*This program typically has an earlier application deadline than the standard 14 days prior to intended start. Please check directly with the program to ensure your application is received in time.
Program Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Academic Term
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Resources Law Master's Degree
Faculty Expertise
Students in the program are taught by OU Law faculty and adjunct faculty, including attorneys practicing law for energy firms and oil and gas corporations. Our instructors are carefully selected for their Energy and Natural Resources law expertise.
Network Connections
OU has provided energy education for over 100 years. OU Law has strong expertise in energy and relies on top energy programs from the Price College of Business and the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy. Each college has a strong graduate network that alumni can access within energy companies.
Flexible Format
Learn in a flexible online program designed for working professionals. You’ll engage in online discussions with professors and fellow students while furthering your energy and natural resources law specialization.
OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*
OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*
OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*
*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023
Pursue your
Energy & Natural
Resources Law
Master's degree
The LLM in Energy and Natural Resources Law program students complete the 24-credit-hour curriculum in seven-week modules. There are two modules per semester, and students typically have a short break between modules. While 24 credits are required at a minimum to complete the program, students interested in Midstream Oil and Gas Law can add this course to their program of study in Module 3.
Course Offerings
- Real Estate Transactions
- Introduction to Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences
- Midstream Oil and Gas Law
- Water Law for the Energy Industry
- Oil and Gas Regulatory Practices
- Oil and Gas Development on Public Lands
- Negotiations and Contracts
- Project Economics and Finance
- Mineral Title Examination
- Oil and Gas Environmental Law
Getting Started Today
The online LLM in Energy and Natural Resources Law is a selective program aimed at educating the leading legal experts and lawyers. To get started, follow these steps:
STEP ONE:
Contact an Enrollment Counselor to discuss your qualifications and interest in the program.
STEP TWO:
Fill out your application here.
STEP THREE:
Provide your supplemental materials, including a resume, personal statement, and undergraduate transcripts.
Application Timeline
The admissions committee operates under a rolling admissions process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes. However, some programs may have an earlier application deadline. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted.
Questions about Admissions?
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Paying for School
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
same academic excellence
Earning an LLM in Energy and Natural Resources Law degree from the OU College of Law gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Oklahoma residents: $583.50 per credit hour, plus additional fees of $193.80 per credit hour and $2,617.50 per semester; Non-residents: $1,059 per credit hour, plus additional fees of $193.80 per credit hour and $2,617.50 per semester.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class.
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Why OU Online?
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Our Online Programs
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Our OU Family
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
