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Methods, Theories and Practices in Environmental Law

The course Methods, Theories and Practices in Environmental Law deals with theoretical, methodological and practical questions at an advanced level.

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The course Methods, Theories and Practices in Environmental Law is given within the framework of the Master of Laws in Environmental Law at the Department of Law, Stockholm University.  

Read more about the Master of Laws in Environmental Law

The course deals with theoretical, methodological and practical issues at an advanced level. The course includes seminars, written assignments, and a comprehensive mock negotiation where course participants negotiate a document that amounts to an international regulatory framework or similar regarding a current environmental issue.

In parallel with the course, students take the course Master Thesis in Environmental Law, during which they carry out their final independent degree thesis for the programme. The aim is that students benefit from the knowledge, skills etc. developed during this course while writing their thesis.

  • Course structure

    Follow the link below to read more about the course details.

    Syllabus - Methods, Theories and Practices in Environmental Law

    Teaching format

    The course is worth 15 credits and is carried out over 20 weeks part-time (50%). Instruction, which is mandatory, consists of seminars and a mock negotiation. The language of instruction is English.

    Assessment

    The course is examined through active attendance at the seminars, the writing and oral presentation of three essays, and participation in the mock negotiation.

    Examiner

    Jonas Ebbesson

  • More information


    Learning platform

    During the course, registered students will receive additional course information on the Athena learning platform.

    https://athena.itslearning.com/


    The Department

    Read more about education at the Department of Law at Stockholm University on our homepage.

    Education - Department of Law 

  • Contact

    Course contact:
    el@juridicum.su.se 

    Course coordinator: 
    Lisa Östman

    Course manager:
    Jonas Ebbesson