For those in law school, environmental law isn’t some niche, tree-hugger elective you take to feel virtuous — it’s rapidly becoming one of the most consequential battlegrounds in the legal industry. From regulatory whiplash in Washington to high-stakes litigation over climate disclosures, ESG investing, and state-level enforcement, the lawyers who understand environmental statutes and administrative law are the ones steering billion-dollar decisions. For law students staring down an uncertain job market, fluency in environmental law isn’t just about saving the planet (though that’s wonderful too); it’s about positioning yourself where the action is. Agencies are rewriting rules, courts are reshaping deference doctrines, and companies are scrambling for counsel who can translate shifting mandates into workable strategy. In other words: if you want to build a career that’s resilient, relevant, and in demand, environmental law is a very smart place to start.
The National Jurist’s preLaw magazine recently released its specialty ranking of the best law schools for environmental law on its Environmental Law Honor Roll, highlighting schools for the strength of their programs. Here’s the methodology that was used:
preLaw magazine grades law schools based on the breadth of their curricular offerings. The scores are figured as follows: 30% for a concentration, 24% for a clinic, 12% for a center, 12% for an externship, 9% for a journal, 8% for a student group, 5% for a certificate and added value for additional offerings.
Without further ado, according to preLaw magazine, these are the law schools that earned A+ grades for their environmental law programs (listed in alphabetical order):
- Georgetown University Law Center
- George Washington University School of Law
- Harvard Law School
- Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
Click here to read all about the programs highlighted in this specialty Honor Roll.
Congratulations to all of the law schools that made the cut for this important ranking.
Specialties Honor Roll: Environmental Law [preLaw magazine / National Jurist]
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