Intended Level of Study
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
School of Law and Political Science
Overview
The Environmental Law track consists of two specializations
- Master's in Environmental Law and Management and Sustainable Development
Academic Director: Catherine RIBOT - Master's in Food Law and Agroecology
Program Directors: Malo DEPINCÉ - Catherine RIBOT
The Environmental Law Specialization is open to students who hold a bachelor's degree (in public or private law) from the School of Economics and Social Sciences (AES) or the School of Political Science.
The M1 program enables students to acquire a wide range of skills in public law, environmental law, and urban planning
Specialization courses and elective courses are offered over two semesters.
The Master's in Environmental Law and Management and Sustainable Development is a program focused on acquiring and deepening specialized theoretical—as well as largely practical—skills in law, supplemented by knowledge in economics and management.
This program (M1 and M2) thus addresses the most pressing policy issues and the realities of public and private sector activities in this field, and offers the widest range of career opportunities.
It is designed for students in both initial and continuing education programs and may be accessible through the recognition of prior learning and professional experience (VAE-VAP).
Objectives
The program trains lawyers who specialize in environmental and urban planning law.
The broad participation of legal practitioners and professionals is essential here; it ensures that the content of the courses—which must be dynamic and adaptable—is perfectly aligned with the needs of the job market.
Expertise and Skills
In-depth expertise in environmental law, urban planning, and sustainable development.
The program offers instruction that combines the acquisition and application of skills, theoretical knowledge, and a practical approach
Organization
Program
Select a program
Master's in Environmental Law and Management and Sustainable Development
- Master's in Environmental Law and Management and Sustainable Development
Academic Director: Catherine RIBOT
The Master’s program in ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT has been accredited at the University of Montpellier since the 1999–2000 academic year.
This highly sought-after degree program trains specialized legal professionals responsible for implementing environmental and sustainable development policies in the public and private sectors.
This training program is available as both initial and continuing education (for working professionals seeking a career change and job seekers).
The regulatory framework for the environmental sector is now complex and extensive, and both public entities and businesses face stringent regulations when it comes to managing their environments and resources, addressing the risks inherent in their operations, preventing or remedying damage caused by pollution, and adopting a regional strategy for sustainable development in the context of the ecological transition.
This rapidly expanding sector has reshaped the job market, generating numerous career opportunities and new professions in both the public and private sectors.
This Master’s program is designed as a comprehensive legal education (M1) that is also cross-disciplinary and multidisciplinary—covering law, management, political science, and economics—and takes into account the current needs of the job market.
Administrative Law of Local Governments (ST)
Public Economic Law (ST)
Environment and Policy (ST)
EU International Environmental Law and Sustainable Development
6 creditsEU Urban Planning Law
6 creditsEU Language
Law of Natural and Technological Risks (ST)
4 creditsAdvertising and Government Initiatives (ST)
3 creditsDigital Skills - In-Depth Research
Optional
Agricultural Law (ST)
3 creditsEU Environmental Law
6 creditsMaster's in Environmental Law
4 creditsTD Environmental Law
2 credits
Digital Skills - Pix+Droit Prep
Public Law of Digital Technology (ST)
EU Public Procurement Law
6 creditsPublic Economic Law 2 (ST)
Food Safety Law (ST)
Local Government (ST)
EU Employment Integration
Choose one of the following two options:
Public Policy and the Environment
2 creditsProtection of Spaces and Environments
4 creditsWaste Law
2 creditsLitigation Practices
3 creditsIntroductory Seminar
2 creditsFacilities and Environment
6 creditsUrban Planning and Land Use
3 creditsAgriculture and the Environment
3 credits
Renewable Energy Law and Climate Change
2 creditsWater and Aquatic Environment Law
4 creditsEnvironmental Litigation
2 creditsEnvironmental Management
3 credits
Response to a Request for Proposals
4 creditsRegional Assessment
4 creditsAdvanced Study of a Foreign Language
EU Options
20 creditsChoose one of the following two options:
Master's Degree in Food Law and Agroecology
- Master's in Food Law and Agroecology
Academic Directors: Malo DEPINCÉ - Catherine RIBOT
University of Montpellier - MUSE
- Major in Environmental Law
Sustainable Food Law (ST)
EU Language
Distribution Law (ST)
Environment and Policy (ST)
General Introduction to Intellectual Property Law (ST)
National and Supranational Agricultural Institutions
International Environmental Law and Sustainable Development (ST)
Usage Law (ST)
Digital Skills - In-Depth Research
Food Law
12 creditsLaw Governing Plant Protection Products
4 creditsEnvironmental Obligations of the Agri-Food Sector
6 creditsPublic Food Policy
8 credits
Law and Practice in the Agri-Food Industry
8 creditsIP / IP+ Engagement
Choose one of the following two options:
IP + Engagement
Commitment
Employment Placement
2 credits
Employment Placement
4 credits
ICPE
4 creditsThesis / Supervised Project
Choose one of the following two options:
Thesis
4 creditsSupervised Project
Legal English
Legal Practices in the Agri-Food Sector
8 credits
And then
Employment Placement
Excellent career prospects in an innovative sector with plenty of opportunities.