The Master of Jurisprudence, in Energy Law is a nonresidential, thirty credit hour program to be offered online with synchronous and asynchronous elements. There will be asynchronous delivery of reading and assessment material online, synchronous live lectures that will be archived for subsequent streaming, and online chat options for student-to-student and student-to-instructor interaction. In addition, each student will be required to attend a two day live program of lectures and other activities at Tulane Law School during the summer.

The energy industry is highly regulated, and this program is designed to offer training in legal content that is an essential component of the knowledge base of both the regulated and the regulators. Enrolled students will be provided with the opportunity to upgrade and expand their knowledge and skill levels in their chosen profession. It will do this by providing not only live and online asynchronous instruction in the legal regime, but also extensive practical advice on how to deal with many of the issues facing both energy-related industries and the regulatory agencies such as the development and regulation of fossil fuel, electricity, nuclear and renewable energy sources, climate change, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Curriculum

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Term 1

• Energy Law, Regulation and Policy Survey (3 credits)
• Introduction to Legal Study, Research and Legal Writing I (2 credits)

Term 2

• Environmental Law, Regulation and Policy Survey (3 credits)
• Introduction to Legal Study, Research and Legal Writing II (2 credits)

Term 3

• Alternative Energy Sources: Regulation and Development (3 credits)
• Pollution Control (2 credits)

Term 4

• Administrative Law (3 credits)
• Dispute Resolution (2 credits)

Term 5

• Two courses from the following list of electives:
  • Fossil Fuel: Regulation and Development (3 credits)
  • Nuclear Energy: Regulation and Development (2 credits)
  • Electricity Industry: Regulation and Development (2 credits)
  • Renewable Energy Sources: Regulation and Development (2 credits)
  • Natural Resources Law (3 credits)
  • Hazardous Waste Law (3 credits)
  • Clean Air Law (2 credits)
  • Clean Water Law (2 credits)
  • Law & Climate Change (2 credits)

Term 6

• Capstone course (3 credits)
• One elective from the list of electives (2 or 3 credits)

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On-Site Education Immersion Weekend (EIW)

All students enrolled in the online MJ program must attend one EIW to be eligible to receive the Masters degree. Students are welcome to attend more than the one EIW session. Each session is composed of two days of academic and other programming at the Law School during the summer. The EIW is designed to (a) supplement the online curriculum by involving students and faculty in discussion of new developments and unique other issues not addressed in the online curriculum; (2) provide students with networking opportunities by meeting their peers; (3) provide students and faculty opportunities to meet face-to-face; and (4) provide a tangible link between the students and the law school to promote their continued relationship to the school. The course is not offered for credit but attendance is required for
program completion.