Environmental, Social and Governance Law, and Policy

The climate crisis, social inequalities and armed conflict affect all our lives. Develop your understanding of how the law responds to these issues.

Discover how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) law and policies are created and applied in these complex situations. You’ll become aware of the possibilities and limits of the law to resolve national and global challenges.

As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts at the forefront of the environmental and social law sector. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.

- Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in areas such as environmental energy law, ethnicity and criminal justice, and public international law.

- Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.

- Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.

- Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).