Pace Law's LLM in environmental law prepares lawyers to address the scientific, economic and political forces that shape the environment and to work for outcomes that protect our natural surroundings and promote smart and sustainable development. Over 40 environmental courses are available to satisfy the requirements for the LLM in Environmental Law as well as the scholarly research degree of Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Environmental Law. The LLM program also offers thre.e optional specializations in Global Environmental Law, Land Use and Sustainable Development Law, and Energy and Climate Change Law. Pace Law School offers the Specialization in Energy and Climate Change Law within our prestigious Master of Laws (LLM) in Environmental Law curriculum. Without question, global climate change law and policy are the most discussed topics in the field of environmental law today. Graduates of this specialization are well positioned to tackle these issues. This program of study features core courses as well as courses especially developed for LLM candidates, including: Climate Change, Disaster Law and Emergency, Preparedness, Energy Law and Regulation, Environmental Justice Seminar, International Environmental Law and Environmental Law Seminar: Law of Oceans and Coasts. LLM students may also participate in one of our signature programs – the United Nations Environmental Diplomacy Practicum. Through this experiential learning course, students work two days a week at the United Nations with delegations and/or member nations, providing legal and policy support on climate change and sustainability issues.