University of Calgary

Certificate Program

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law

The Faculty of Law now offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law. This Certificate program is intended for lawyers who wish to supplement or update their knowledge. The Certificate is offered only to those with a law degree, and exclusively in the Faculty’s areas of specialization: Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law and Policy.

The Certificate program requires:

  • The completion of four courses in the area of natural resources, energy or environmental law or a related area, including at least one with a research paper evaluation and including at least two at the graduate level.
  • All courses require the approval of the Graduate Coordinator.
  • All courses must be completed within three (3) years from the date of initial registration.

There is no residency requirement for the Certificate program.

Transfer between the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law and the course-based LL.M. degree program is possible. 

If you are interested in applying to the Certificate program for September 2011, the online application form is available here.   For further information pleae contact Brenda Tschanz.