Program Overview
One program. Two degrees. A healthier environment.
Rising interest in the connection between sustainable economic development and environmental protection has increased the demand for professionals with both legal and technical training.
This program prepares you to meet this demand with the combined study of the scientific, social, philosophical and legal aspects of environmental issues. You will build a strong scientific foundation in environmental science, coupled with professional training and practical experiences in natural resources & environmental law.
This program is designed to allow you to earn a law degree and an M.S. Environmental Science degree in as few as eight semesters.
Degree Fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in environmental and natural resources law
- Enjoy studying biological and physical sciences
- Are interested in environmental policy and planning
- Have a strong work ethic and are detail-oriented
- Can think critically and analytically about complex problems
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you can become a/an:
- Environmental
atural resources attorney - Environmental
atural resource policy representative - Environmental consultant
- Risk assessment/compliance specialist
- Environmental planner
- Environmental project manager
- Regulatory specialist
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program prepares students to meet the demand for professionals with both legal and technical training in environmental issues. It combines the study of the scientific, social, philosophical, and legal aspects of environmental issues. Students will build a strong scientific foundation in environmental science, coupled with professional training and practical experiences in natural resources and environmental law. The program is designed to allow students to earn a law degree and an M.S. Environmental Science degree in as few as eight semesters.
Careers:
With this degree, students can become:
- Environmental
atural resources attorney - Environmental
atural resource policy representative - Environmental consultant
- Risk assessment/compliance specialist
- Environmental planner
- Environmental project manager
- Regulatory specialist
Other:
- The program is available online and on-campus.
- Students who are interested in environmental and natural resources law, enjoy studying biological and physical sciences, are interested in environmental policy and planning, have a strong work ethic and are detail-oriented, and can think critically and analytically about complex problems may be a good fit for this program.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
