LLM ESG LAW And Regulation

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LLM ESG LAW And Regulation

A postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance academic legal knowledge in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Law and Regulation. Explore pressing issues surrounding ESG law, disclosures and reporting, green finance, and regulatory considerations. Understand how to apply complex legal rules to real-world sustainability challenges. Opens pathways to diverse careers in compliance, sustainability consulting, corporate social responsibility, and policy analysis.

Academic Journey

Information	Details
Programme	LLM ESG Law and Regulation
Description	Specialist ESG, sustainability and governance law postgraduate degree
Duration	12 months (Full-time) / 24 months (Part-time)
Study Mode	Full-time, Part-time, On-Campus, Online
Entry Requirements	Minimum 2:2 honours degree (any subject)
Induction	2-week English Legal System (compulsory for non-law students)
Next Start Date	October 2026
Online Intakes	October 2026, February 2027
Award-Linked Module	ESG Law and Regulation (30 credits)
Focus Area	Environmental, Social & Governance compliance
Graduate Outcomes	93% in highly skilled employment (15 months post-graduation)
120+ Countries	International student nationalities

Campuses

On-Campus – Full-time: London Moorgate

On-Campus – Part-time: London Moorgate

Online: October 2026, February 2027

Fees 2026/27

Category	London	Outside London
Domestic	£15,000	£12,750
International	£19,600	£18,250

Alumni Discount: £1,000 (ULaw graduates)
International Bursary: Available
Postgraduate Loan: Eligible
StepEx Financing: Available for eligible students

Inside the Learning Segments

Compulsory Modules:

ESG Law and Regulation (Award-linked, 30 credits)
- ESG law and regulation frameworks
- Recent developments in ESG law
- ESG disclosures and reporting requirements
- Green finance regulation
- Corporate governance and ESG
- Sustainability compliance
- Environmental regulation
- Social compliance
- Governance standards
- Real-world application of ESG rules
Research Methods Training

Elective Modules:

Choose 3 modules (30 credits each) from elective guide

Dissertation:

Award-linked Dissertation in ESG Law and Regulation (60 credits)
15,000-word thesis
Sustained in-depth investigation into specialist area

Total Credits: 180 credits (LLM)

COURSE TOPICS COVERED

✓ ESG law and regulation frameworks
✓ Environmental law and compliance
✓ Social compliance and governance
✓ Governance frameworks and standards
✓ ESG disclosures and reporting
✓ Sustainability reporting requirements
✓ Green finance and financing
✓ Carbon regulation and emissions
✓ Climate change law
✓ Corporate social responsibility
✓ Stakeholder engagement
✓ ESG risk management
✓ Regulatory compliance
✓ International ESG standards

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Intakes October , February

Academic:

Minimum 2:2 honours degree (law and non-law graduates welcome)

English Language (International):

IELTS 6.5 or above with minimum 6.0 in each component

Visa Students:

Cannot study online (face-to-face modules only)
No visa sponsorship for part-time study
Timed exams must be completed in-person at campus

Compliance & Regulation:

ESG Compliance Officer
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Compliance Manager (ESG/Sustainability)
Environmental Compliance Officer
Governance Compliance Officer

Sustainability & CSR:

ESG Legal Advisor
Sustainability Consultant
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
ESG Consultant
Sustainability Legal Specialist
Sustainability Officer

Corporate & Governance:

Corporate Governance Advisor
ESG Governance Specialist
In-house Counsel (ESG/Sustainability)
Corporate Social Responsibility Legal Advisor
Governance Risk Officer

Policy & Regulation:

Policy Analyst (ESG/Environment)
Environmental Law Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Policy Advisor (Sustainability)
Government Affairs Specialist

Corporate & Finance:

Green Finance Lawyer
ESG Investment Advisor
Corporate Sustainability Officer
Environmental Finance Specialist
Corporate Finance Lawyer (ESG focus)

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