Instituted in 1989, NELMCC is one of the nation’s largest interschool moot court competitions, attracting 200 competitors from law schools across the nation.
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Environmental Law Program
A Leading Legacy in Environmental Law
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s Environmental Law Program was established in 1976 and has long been ranked among the world’s leading university programs. Our renowned faculty have been pioneers in developing and implementing environmental law and continue to serve as national and world leaders in the field. Our alumni work in law firms, government environmental agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and law schools and universities across the country and around the world.
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Ranked #1 in the Nation
Our Environmental Law Program has been ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 5 years, and is the #1 Environmental Policy Center of Excellence in the world according to the Journal of Environmental Policy and Law.
Degrees and Advanced Certificates
JD students have the option to structure their courses of study to attain an Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law as part of their law degree.
Our graduate programs include a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Environmental Law and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Environmental Law.
JD students may pursue a dual or joint degree in environmental law, environmental management or environmental policy with leading university partners.
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Environmental law courses that cover a wide range of national and international topics.
Nationally-recognized Centers, Institutes and Clinics provide students with practice-ready skills.
Dedicated faculty who are world-renowned leaders in all areas of environmental law and policy.
This environmental law and policy problem-solving competition invites students to propose an innovative and practical response to a current environmental challenge.
This annual workshop is designed for law students and graduates considering or planning careers as legal academics in environmental law broadly defined.
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Upcoming Events
Pace | Haub Environmental Law regularly hosts a variety of conferences, symposium, lectures and other events featuring expert environmental law practitioners, renowned law professors, judges, diplomats, scholars, and other leading minds. Join us for these insightful and impactful conversations that help shape the landscape of environmental law and policy.
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“The knowledge I acquired during my SJD studies was crucial both in solving practical day-to-day issues and in deepening my legal thinking and research."
Daniel Castelo Branco Ramos, SJD '21
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“Regarding Climate Change Law: An Introduction, The goal is to define terms, but also get the readers quickly to the legal questions and debates.”
Katrina Fischer Kuh
Haub Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law
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“It was a surreal experience being able to work in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Headquarters in Washington, DC.”
ThuLan Pham '25
News
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Press ReleaseOctober 20, 2023