Energy and Climate Law

Are you interested in how law shapes the transition to a sustainable energy system and addresses the challenges of climate change? Then the Energy and Climate Law master's programme is the ideal choice. How are energy markets regulated in a rapidly changing world? What legal tools are used to combat climate change? How does the transition to renewable energy affect governments, businesses and consumers? During this programme, you will explore how law responds to the transformation of the global energy sector and the urgent need for climate action.✓ Understand the legal framework of energy markets and climate regulation ✓ Analyse the impact of technological innovation and digitalization on energy law ✓ Explore how climate law drives the transition towards sustainable energy systems This specialized LLM focuses on the interaction between energy law and climate law, with particular attention to the role of the European Union in a global context. You will examine how legal systems regulate energy markets, promote sustainability and address the challenges of decarbonization. Throughout the programme, you will combine theoretical knowledge with real-world legal and policy challenges, preparing you for a career in a rapidly evolving sector.This is a selective LLM. Please see webpages for admission and selection requirements and application instructions.→ Full information on t

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