Energy and Natural Resources Law
Healthcare Law
Indigenous Peoples Law
International Business Law
U.S. Legal Studies (for foreign-educated students only)
OU Law provides LL.M. students outstanding opportunities such as studying in the classroom with world-class faculty and Juris doctor students and attending guest lectures, field trips, social events, and networking opportunities. students may a
lso receive credit for related courses offered by other OU departments. Legendary professors including Richard Hemingway, Drew Kershen, Peter Krug, Victor Kulp, Eugene K***z, Maurice Merrill, Joe Rarick and Rennard Strickland have made OU Law a national leader in energy, natural resources and indigenous peoples. Professors who continue this tradition include Owen Anderson (oil and gas law, oil and gas contracts and tax, international petroleum law and transactions), Monica Erhman (Energy Law), Taiawagi Helton (environmental law and Indian natural resources law), Joyce Palomar (land tenure security law, real estate development law, and land use law), Lindsay Robertson (Indian law, indigenous peoples law, human rights law) and Murray Tabb (environmental law). In addition, the College is fortunate to have several distinguished adjunct and visiting professors who teach highly specialized classes in this program area. MASTER OF LAWS IN ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
OU Law is at the forefront in its offering of legal courses focused on energy and natural resources. With many energy and natural resources companies headquartered in Oklahoma, OU Law sends a large number of graduates into energy-related fields and practices every year. OU Law prepares students to be leaders in energy and natural resources law and policy, assisting in the sustainable development of all forms of energy and natural resources in an environmentally responsible manner. The LL.M. in Energy and Natural Resources can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. MASTER OF LAWS IN HEALTHCARE LAW
As the healthcare industry continues changing, nimble professionals are needed to keep up with the challenges and constant changes to better understand the laws, compliance, and regulations within the industry. Obtaining an LL.M. in Healthcare Law can help already-practicing lawyers become more well-versed in the technical aspects of a highly educated and competitive working environment. MASTER OF LAWS IN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES LAW
Located in the heart of the original Indian Territory, OU Law provides an ideal environment for the study of Native American law and issues concerning indigenous peoples. Oklahoma contains nearly forty tribal nations and the second-largest Native American population in the United States. Given their presence and the history of the region, Indian law affects virtually all areas of legal practice, making it a vibrant and growing field. MASTER OF LAWS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW
For students who work in contracts, negotiations, supply chain management, and global business, an additional understanding of the legalities behind international business can be imperative in ensuring a company's profitability and growth. in IBL is a way for practicing attorneys to further their knowledge and career in a specific area within the international business and law space. MASTER OF LAWS IN US LEGAL STUDIES (FOR FOREIGN EDUCATED LAWYERS)
The US Legal Studies specialization allows foreign-educated lawyers to gain a general education in US law and legal issues. Students are encouraged to tailor the curriculum to fit their individualized needs, and courses may be selected to help the student prepare for taking a bar exam in the United States. Courses within the US Legal Studies specialization may include Civil Procedure, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Property Law and Torts, among others. in US Legal Studies can be completed in one year of full-time study.
