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LL.M. in Energy and Natural Resources Law

LL.M. in Energy and Natural Resources Law

OU Law is at the forefront in its offering of legal courses focused on energy and natural resources. With many energy and natural resources companies headquartered in Oklahoma, OU Law sends a large number of graduates into energy-related fields and practices every year. OU Law prepares students to be leaders in energy and natural resources law and policy, assisting in the sustainable development of all forms of energy and natural resources in an environmentally responsible manner.

The LL.M. degree in Energy and Natural Resources Law is a 24 hour program which can be completed in 15 months.

Program Overview

The online LL.M in Energy and Natural Resources program allows lawyers practicing energy law to further their specialization or is for lawyers that want to transition into an energy law practice. This 24-credit hour program exposes students to legal education focused on the entire energy lifecycle – including courses on oil and gas contracts, upstream, midstream, downstream and water law.

100% online delivery
15 months to complete
24 credit hours

Focus on Energy

Whether you are currently practicing energy law and want to expand your knowledge, or you expect to have energy work in the future, the online LL.M. will cover all aspects of energy law. From contract law specific to working in energy and natural resources to courses in upstream, midstream and downstream law, this program will provide the legal background to handle complex deals and negotiations.

Experienced Energy Law Faculty

Students in the program are taught by OU Law faculty and adjunct faculty carefully selected for their expertise in Energy and Natural Resources law. This includes professors on the OU Faculty as well as attorneys practicing law for energy firms and oil and gas corporations.

Unique Student Experience

Students are organized into cohorts with whom they will take all of their classes throughout the program. This allows students to collaborate and share their points of view, providing a richer experience for all. Additionally, OU Law staff work closely with each student to promote a successful learning environment.

Access to Sooner Energy Network

The University of Oklahoma has been providing energy education for over 100 years. OU Law has strong expertise in energy and can also rely on top energy programs from the Price College of Business and the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy. Each college has a strong graduate network within energy companies that alumni can access.

Convenient Format

This program can be completed online in 15 months. Students can complete assignments at a time and place of their choosing. Students are encouraged to interact with faculty and network with classmates via interactive online assignments and projects – so taking classes online will prove to be as engaging as taking them in a classroom.

LL.M. Courses

Course #	Title	Professor	Credit
LSO 5112	Foundations of Contract Law for the Energy Industry	Gottshall	2
LSO 5232	Introduction to Real Property Law in Oil, Natural Gas, and Renewable Energies	Hampton	2
LSO 6512	Oil and Gas Law	Clark	2
LSO 6501	Introduction to Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences	Cullen	1
LSO 6522	Legal Drafting	Mullins	2
LSO 6572	The Power of Renewable Energy Transactions	Hampton	2
LSO 6563	Mineral Title Examination for the Energy Industry	Hampton	3
LSO 6592	Oil & Gas Environmental Law	Huber	2
LSO 6553	Oil & Gas Contracts	Gottshall	3
LSO 6531	Legal Research for the Energy Industry	Brice	1
LSO 6581	Water Law for the Energy Industry	Couch	1
LSO 6513	Oil & Gas Regulatory Practices	Trimble	3
LSO 6573	Energy Development on Public Lands	Timmermeyer	3
LSO 6511	Midstream Oil and Gas Law	Hagy	1
LSO 6352	Negotiations and Communications/Ethics (on campus)	Clark	2
LSO 6502	Project Economics and Finance (on campus)	Scott	2

LL.M. students may substitute 3 hours with a College of Law JD or Directed Legal Research course with permission of Faculty Lead.

Faculty

The curriculum for the LL.M. in Energy and Natural Resources Law was created by the leadership of the Energy Law section at the University of Oklahoma. Working with industry practitioners ensured that the required skills and legal background necessary for success in related fields in the energy industry was included in the program. Students will learn both from OU Faculty and industry practitioners affiliated with OU Law.

	Kenton Brice Director of Technology Innovation B.B.A, Northeastern State University, 2003 J.D., University of Oklahoma, 2009 M.S.-L.S., University of North Texas, 2016 Courses: Legal Research for the Energy Industry Email: kbrice@ou.edu View Bio
	Dean A. Couch Adjunct Professor B.A., University of Central Oklahoma, 1976 J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1982 Courses: Water Law for the Energy Industry Email: dcouch@gablelaw.com View Bio
	Monika Ehrman Professor of Law B.Sc., University of Alberta, 2000 J.D., Southern Methodist University, 2005 LL.M., Yale Law School, 2014 Courses: Negotiations and Communications Email: mehrman@ou.edu View Bio
	J. Brent Hagy Professor of Practice B.A., Economics, Texas Tech University, 1994 M.A., Communication Studies, Texas Tech University, 1996 J.D., Texas Tech University, 1999 Courses: Midstream Oil and Gas Law Email: j.brent.hagy@gmail.com View Bio
	Brian McCall Orpha and Maurice Merrill Professor in Law B.A., Yale University, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1991 M.A. Kings College University of London, Fulbright Scholar, 1992 J.D. University of Pennsylvania, Summa Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, 1997 Courses: Foundations of Contract Law for the Energy Industry Email: brian.mccall@ou.edu View Bio
	Gail Mullins Co-Academic Dean for Academics Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning Director of Legal Writing Assistant Professor of Law B.S. Medical Technology, Oklahoma State University, 1972 Internship Medical Technology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, 1972 J.D., with Highest Honors, University of Oklahoma, 1993 Courses: Legal Drafting Email: gmullins@ou.edu View Bio
	Stephanie R. Timmermeyer Adjunct Professor B.S., West Virginia University, 1990 M.S., Marshall University, 1997 J.D., West Virginia University, 2001 Courses: Federal, State and Indian Lands View Bio
	Paul Trimble Adjunct Professor B.B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1984 J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1989 Courses: Oil and Gas Regulation Email: ptrimble@spencerfane.com View Bio