Environmental and Natural Resource Law and Policy
College description: As per alert level green, when speaking 6 or feet from others, masks may be removed in these settings. Denver, Colorado ranks #1 in the nation for our economy, and here at Denver Law, we launch careers. Master of Legal Studies in Environmental Natural Resources Law Policy. We designed this degree for professionals who want to broaden their understanding of the continuously evolving field of environmental and natural resources law on a global level.
The minimum GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits for the baccalaureate degree. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
Program GPA requirement: The minimum GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Concentration in Environmental and Land Use Law
Maintain a 3.0 GPA in 15 credits of the core and elective environmental, land use, or real estate courses they complete.
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
College description: The LL.M. and J.S.D. programs of graduate study in law are designed for foreign law graduates who wish to pursue advanced study and conduct independent research under the direction of the College of Law faculty. Two advanced degrees are conferred by the College of Law: the Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree and the Doctor of Science of Law (J.S.D.).
Recent classes had a median GPA of 3.41 and a median LSAT score of 161.
The NRES requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours of study, submission of the Graduate College application form, statement of purpose, transcripts, GRE or LSAT scores, and 3 letters of recommendation.