Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 58.33
Liaison Jessica Bilecki
Submission Date March 14, 2024

STARS v2.2

University of the Pacific
AC-4: Graduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Jessica Bilecki
Sustainability Director
Sustainability
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Majors and degree programs 

Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Yes

Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
LLM in Water and Environmental Law

A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
Water and Environmental law lies at the intersection of environmental responsibility and society's use of and impact on the natural world. Local, national and international laws govern myriad aspects of environmental law and vary from an extremely specific to a very broad focus. The Water and Environmental Certificate of Concentration provides McGeorge students with an opportunity to deeply explore the body of knowledge necessary to pursue a career working in environmental issues or in environmental law.

Website URL for the graduate-level degree program:
https://law.pacific.edu/law/llm-water-and-environmental-law

Additional degree programs (optional) 

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Minors, concentrations and certificates 

Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Yes

Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
Master Of Science In Law, concentration in Water & Environmental Law

A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
The Water & Environmental Law concentration in the online MSL program offers a comprehensive study to develop crucial knowledge and skills in today’s regulatory landscape. Rooted in California water law, the program benefits from experts actively engaged in shaping regulations firsthand. The courses foster interdisciplinary excellence and prepare students for the evolving legal environment. Students learn from McGeorge’s distinguished faculty, program team, and expert panels dedicated to water and environmental law, emphasizing the practical skills and real-world knowledge essential in this evolving field.

Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
https://onlinelaw.pacific.edu/msl-water-and-environmental/?utm_source=McGeorge&utm_medium=Referral_WEL&utm_campaign=MSLpage&utm_term=&utm_content=program_link

Additional minors, concentrations and certificate programs (optional) 

Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
JD, Water and Environmental Law Certificate of Concentration

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A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Water and Environmental law lies at the intersection of environmental responsibility and society's use of and impact on the natural world. Local, national and international laws govern myriad aspects of environmental law and vary from an extremely specific to a very broad focus. The Water and Environmental Certificate of Concentration provides McGeorge students with an opportunity to deeply explore the body of knowledge necessary to pursue a career working in environmental issues or in environmental law.

Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
https://law.pacific.edu/law/water-and-environmental-law-certificate-of-concentration

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