Law | Natural resources and environmental law emphasis
Juris Doctor
The law that protects nature
Natural resources and environmental law is a highly technical field that requires specialized expertise.
This program focuses on the study of the complex field while providing the flexibility to gain a broad legal education. You will explore topics in environmental and natural resources law, water law, public lands and international environmental law. You will also integrate learning in the sciences, social sciences and other related fields.
Listed in the nation's top 50 law schools for public interest and clinical opportunities, the college offers valuable practical experiences representing real clients. You will develop your legal skills through the college’s nine legal-aid clinics, the rigorous pro bono program, and externships with state and federal agencies that are working on environmental law or natural resource issues.
Overview
Related Topics
Advocate for nature, protect the future
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in finance, investing, or market strategy
- Want hands-on experience managing portfolios and analyzing risk
- Hope to pursue a career in trading, asset management or financial services
- Want to build practical skills using real financial tools
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,905 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Postsecondary Law Teachers
$48,689 - Lawyers
$62,873 - Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$102,546 - Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$72,086 - Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
$77,602
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Hands-on learning
Students in the special education program have many opportunities for hands-on training in the Center on Disabilities and Human Development. About 20 students are enrolled in the program each year. The small size allows them to form strong interpersonal bonds with faculty as well as one another.
You will also have opportunities to participate in interdepartmental studies, become involved in community-based programs and network with professionals in special education and other disciplines.
Internships
Upon completion of your coursework, you will be required to take certification exams by the state in which you will work. You also will complete a one semester internship experience in a classroom environment, where you will learn alongside experienced teachers. You also will receive personal mentorship from our leading education faculty.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
- Live client clinics
- Externship program
- Pro bono program
Student organizations
- Multicultural Law Student Association
- Federalist Society
- American Civil Liberties Union
- Board of Student Advocates (Moot Court and Mock Trial)
- Business Law Society
Internships
- Idaho Legal Aid Services
- Ada County Prosecutor’s Office
- Holland & Hart LLP
- Stoel Rives LLP
Application information
Applicants for the M.Ed. in special education must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
- Number of references: 1
- Other requirements: No
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Note: Due to the nature of this program, immigration regulations prohibit students requiring an F-1 or J-1 visa admission to this program. Other visa categories may be eligible to study in the U.S. Contact the International Programs Office for rules governing enrollment while in the U.S. prior to application submission.