Distance Learning Master of Studies in
Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law (MSL)

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If international student, please provide country of citizenship and residence.

International students, please submit TOEFL (minimum 100) or IELTS (minimum 8) score. **If you are from a British Commonwealth country or India, and your education has been in English, you do not need to submit a TOEFL score. If you are not from an English-speaking country but have been educated in an English-speaking school and are fluent at a graduate-school level, you may submit alternative proofs and/or have a telephone conversation with our admissions team in order to establish your fluency.

Statement of Interest

Statement of Interest - Please tell us 1). Why you're interested in the program? 2). How it fits into your career? 3). What perspective do you bring? Please upload a one-page explanation in PDF or Word Doc of approximately 200 to 500 words long.)*

Education Information

List all colleges, universities, graduate, and professional schools you have attended.

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Please attach PDF copies of your unofficial undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts for the application process. If you're admitted into the program, your university will need to send your official transcript.*

Resume

Please attach a current resume or curriculum vitae which includes all scholastic or academic honors you have received*

References

Please list three individuals who will furnish the required letters of recommendation. Also indicate the relationship between you and the reference. (PDF or Word doc)

Letters of Recommendation

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Work Experience

Please list your last four positions of employment, including present employment and summer employment. Make sure to include the dates, employer and your position/duties.

Writing Sample

Please attach a writing sample of approximately 5-7 pages that will demonstrate your ability to organize, reason and communicate. The sample need not be environmental in nature, but should be a writing example that demonstrates your best writing, researching, and analytical skills.*

Miscellaneous

Have you served in the armed forces?

If yes, indicate location(s), name, branch, rank, date, and type of discharge.

Have you been charged, convicted, or forfeited bond or bail in any court proceeding of a criminal nature (including major traffic offenses)? Answering “yes” to this question does not automatically disqualify you from consideration for admission.*

Yes

If yes, please attach a detailed explanation on a separate sheet and upload.

Have you ever been dismissed from or suspended by any school, college, university, or law school? Answering “yes” to this question does not automatically disqualify you from consideration for admission.*

Yes

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Financial Aid

You need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor at the earliest possible date if you want to be considered for loans (before acceptance to the program). The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Answers to the following questions are needed if you are admitted, but are not used by the law school to make an admission decision.

Do you plan on applying for financial aid?*

Yes

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How would you describe your gender identity? This question is optional. If you choose not to answer, it will not impact your admission decision. This information will not be used for a discriminatory purpose. Your answers will be kept private and secure.

Answer this question only If you are a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident: how do you describe your race and/or ethnicity? The U.S. Department of Education requires that we collect data on race and ethnicity in the following manner. Please answer to the best of your ability and indicate any of the following that apply.:*

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If you wish to discuss any special factors in your personal, family, social, ethnic, or economic background that we should consider in evaluating your application, please attach an explanation.

How did you hear about this program?*

To the best of my knowledge, the information in this application is complete and accurate.*

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You need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor at the earliest possible date if you want to be considered for loans. The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Distance Learning Master of Studies inEnvironmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law (MSL)

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Distance Learning Master of Studies in
Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law (MSL)