Environmental Law and Policy and Law with Vermont School of Law, M.E.L.P. & J.D.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law
Choose a dual degree in law and environmental policy and prepare to work on the frontlines of environmental advocacy, energy and climate justice, animal law and protection and the sustainable food movement.
Combine legal knowledge with a solid foundation in environmental law and policy to make a real impact in your practice. Offered through the USC School of Law and Vermont Law School, the program will prepare you for leadership positions in government, nonprofits, corporations and private practice.
Program Highlights
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Advanced Knowledge
Graduate with the legal knowledge to practice environmental law or work in government, nonprofits, corporations and private practice.
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Make an Impact
Prepare to be a leader in environmental law and rise to meet the challenges of our time.
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Expanded Network
Take advantage of two great networks and the ability to differentiate yourself in a competitive job market.
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Hybrid Format
Earn both degrees through a combination of summer sessions in Vermont, distance learning and supervised externships.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Legal Knowledge
Interpreting and applying laws and regulations to specific situations or issues
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
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Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Legal Writing
Creating clear, concise and persuasive legal documents, such as contracts, briefs or pleadings
Advocacy
Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Legal Analyst
- Lawyer
- Policy Influencer
- Judge
Workplace Settings
- Government
- Public Service
- Law
- Politics
I would encourage a prospective student considering attending the School of Law to tour the school, if possible, to see if the environment and feel of the campus is one that they enjoy.
