Advancing Your Legal Career with an LLM in Water & Environmental Law
McGeorge School of Law’s LLM in Water & Environmental Law is designed for legal professionals
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McGeorge School of Law’s LLM in Water & Environmental Law is designed for legal professionals
Explore McGeorge School of Law’s Contract Drafting course and discover how professionals build practical skills in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts through the Online MSL program.
Learn how McGeorge School of Law’s Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management concentration prepares MPA and MPP students with the leadership, policy, and management skills needed to create meaningful community impact.
Discover how public administrators strengthen communities through leadership, policy implementation, and essential skills that drive positive real-world impact.
After a career setback, Jarrett Moore found a new direction through McGeorge School of Law’s MPA program. Learn how the skills, mentorship, and experiences he gained helped him transition from behavioral health to a career in California public policy and legislative affairs.
Discover how McGeorge MPP alumna Vanessa Adame built a policy consulting career through hands-on learning and real-world policy experience.
Sally Ly reflects on how McGeorge’s MPA strengthened her leadership and analytical skills, helping her advance workforce innovation and public service impact in California.
McGeorge’s MSL in Government Law & Policy equips professionals with legal and policy expertise for government and regulatory leadership. Flexible online learning and Sacramento connections support real-world impact.
Trying to decide between the MSL, MPA, or MPP? Learn how McGeorge School of Law’s graduate programs differ in focus, career outcomes, and skills development so you can choose the path that aligns with your goals.
Webinar recap exploring the Endangered Species Act and California’s AB 1319, focusing on how federal and state systems interact to protect endangered species.
Get to know Clémence Kucera, Assistant Dean for the Graduate, Online, and International Programs at McGeorge School of Law. Clémence assists students through the admission process and helps them achieve their goals. She also works with alumni to continuously improve the program and foster a tight-knit community.
Learn all the ways an MSL in Government Law & Policy and help you advance in your Policy Advocate Career.
In our most recent webinar, we had the pleasure of talking with a current online MSL student, Savanna Sanders. She kindly joined us for a fun and informal conversation that nonetheless provided some great insights into the day-to-day life as a McGeorge online MSL student of Water and Environmental Law.
Professor Rebecca J. Olson is a founding partner of Miller & Olson, LLP, where she specializes in political, campaign, election, and nonprofit law. From high school student to founding partner of the firm, she has always been fascinated by election law. After earning a degree from McGeorge, she was happy to return to her Alma Mater to teach a subject she’s so passionate about.
Professor Rebecca Olson is a full-time attorney, one of the founding partners of Miller and Olson, LLP, who specializes in political, campaign, election, and nonprofit law. Professor Olson provides legal advice to corporations and trade associations; serves as general counsel and treasurer to many campaign committees for local, state, and federal candidates; handles matters relating to compliance with campaign, lobby, and election laws; and much more. Oh, and she earned her J.D. right here at McGeorge.
As California continues to grow, water rights continue to play an important, though often controversial, role in shaping its future. According to the Water Education Foundation, California’s growth has closely paralleled an evolving and complex system of water rights. So where do we go from here?
Kim Delfino, an adjunct professor at McGeorge School of Law and the President and Founder of Earth Advocacy, spoke with Clémence Kucera, the Assistant Dean for Graduate, Online, and International Programs, for an Earth Day webinar.
For some careers, having a higher education degree can give you a competitive advantage. This holds true for legislative staff and lobbyists. Many of them earn their bachelor’s degree and then go on to earn a master’s degree. By earning a master’s, you gain a depth of knowledge on a particular subject matter that’s immediately applicable to your career goals.
Earning a degree from McGeorge opens the door to endless Post-LLM career opportunities. A Master of Laws, or LLM degree, enables specialization in a particular area of law. At McGeorge School of Law, we offer a water and environmental law LLM program.
McGeorge’s online MSL programs offer a legal degree for non-lawyers. Neither the MSL in Water and Environmental Law nor the MSL in Government Law and Policy requires a Juris Doctor (JD) or a legal background. They are designed for working professionals and recent graduates who aim to gain a legal education to further their careers.