Environmental Law Program

Anchored in New Orleans. Rooted in the Gulf. Shaping global solutions.

Welcome to the Environmental Law Program at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where New Orleans is our living laboratory. Here, we confront urgent challenges—from rising seas to environmental justice—by turning legal theory into real-world advocacy. Through specialized degree paths, immersive policy labs, and the Center for Environment, Land, and Law, our students bridge the gap between classroom scholarship and on-the-ground service.

You will learn from faculty engaged in cutting-edge research while gaining hands-on experience with the agencies, nonprofits, and communities shaping climate adaptation. We equip the next generation of lawyers with the robust coursework and mentorship needed to navigate complex regulatory frameworks. Join us and transform environmental law and policy, starting here in New Orleans, and extending across the globe.

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Explore Loyola's environmental law degrees and other learning opportunities.

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Academic Programs

Build your expertise through our specialized academic tracks. J.D. students can earn a Certificate in Environmental Law, while practitioners may pursue an advanced LL.M. For non-lawyers and professionals looking to impact the field, we also offer a Master of Environmental Law. For an accelerated path, our Joint J.D./LL.M. program allows students to earn both degrees in record time.

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CELL

CELL is our premier hub for advocacy and immersive engagement. By unifying our specialized Policy and Research Labs with our robust Experiential Learning portfolio, CELL serves as the administrative umbrella for the program’s most impactful work. This integrated approach ensures that from the classroom to the coast, our students are equipped to lead at the intersection of law, policy, and community service.

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Experiential Learning

Step onto the frontlines of environmental law. Travel to the Florida Keys to study a fragile ecosystem firsthand, or practice legislative drafting while collaborating with non-profits, native tribes, and community partners. Your studies will translate into high-impact advocacy, allowing you to make an immediate, tangible, real-world difference all while earning your degree.

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Meet Our Faculty

Loyola's Environmental Law Program is staffed by world class faculty and experienced practitioners in the areas of environmental and land use law and policy.

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