Applications Open for the Joint LLM/MA Environmental Justice in South Asia

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About the Organization

National Law University Delhi is one of the leading law universities in the country. Over the years it has produced excellent lawyers, experts, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs and civil society workers. This is a testament to NLU Delhi’s high academic standards, innovative pedagogy, and industry-linked global curriculum. NLU Delhi aims to not just impart knowledge but inculcate values so that our students can contribute towards achieving social, political and economic justice.

The primary objective of the University is to evolve and impart comprehensive and interdisciplinary legal education that is socially relevant. Through this education, we aim to promote legal and ethical values and foster the rule of law and the objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India. Furthermore, the University works toward dissemination of legal knowledge and its role in national development, so that the ability to analyse and present contemporary issues of public concern and their legal implications for the benefit of the public is improved. These processes strive to promote legal awareness in the community and to achieve political, social and economic justice.

About the Programme

The LLM/MA Environmental Justice in South Asia is an innovative 1-year course located in the Global North and the Global South to explore critical environmental and climate change issues from the South-North perspective while also providing students a rich learning opportunity to engage and learn directly from field exposure.

Learning experience:

The programme provides a unique specialisation in one of the most rapidly developing areas of law with special reference to South Asia. The programme will provide a transformative learning experience, which graduates can bring to careers in research, policy studies and international non-governmental and governmental organizations.

During the course, students will:

• have the opportunity to explore issues of environmental justice through the lens of South Asia
• be jointly admitted to both institutions and have access to resources from both SOAS and NLUD throughout the programme
• travel to the UK and India as part of the programme, with the first term spent at SOAS on campus and the second term spent at NLUD on campus, followed by a dissertation

The programme has a single fee for all students regardless of country of origin. Upon completion of the programme, students will be jointly awarded a LLM/MA by both SOAS and NLUD.

Key information:

• Duration: 1-year
• Start of programme: September
• Attendance mode: Full-time
• Fees: £12,354
• This programme contains mandatory travel from the UK to India

Course includes:

• Foundations of Environmental Justice with reference to South Asia
• International environmental law and policy with reference to South Asia
• Research Methods
• Water Justice: Rights, Access and Movements
• Civil society, social movements and the development process
• Biodiversity, Nature and Wildlife Law and Policy
• LLM Dissertation in Environmental Justice or MA Dissertation in Environmental Justice

Entry requirements: Students will need to meet all the following entry requirements for either the LLM or the MA:

MA: For students applying from India and holding a BA/BSc/BCom from India, students need to have completed an integrated four-year degree programme to be eligible for the course. A 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant Social Sciences subject for students other than India.

LLM: A 2:2 LLB (or international equivalent). Students wishing to apply for the LLM Programme must have successfully completed an LLB. If you have a lower degree classification, your application may be considered if you can present a strong case, either through relevant work experience, other legal qualifications, or a strong supporting statement. References are not required but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

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