The Water Law curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the practice of law and water resources through experiential learning. Additionally, students may elect to complete a Law and Science Concentration with a specialization in Water Law.

The Law and Science Concentration requires that students complete particular courses and directed research at a high level of performance.

Water Law Specialization

Six courses and a minimum of 15 hours are required, broken down into:

• One Core Course
• At least four Specialized Electives
• One Capstone Core Course

Students are also required to meet the Experiential Requirement for the 2L and 3L years and an Advanced Writing Requirement in Water Law.

Core Courses

• Emerging Technologies Law (Capstone Course)
• Water Law

Specialized Electives

• Administrative Law
• Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Advanced Water Law Seminar
• Agricultural Law
• Cybersecurity Law and Policy
• Energy Law
• Environmental Law
• Nanotechnology Law and Policy
• Oil and Gas Law I
• Oil and Gas Law II
• Public International Law
• Texas Administrative Practice

You can find more information about the Law and Science Concentration here. You can also email Professor Hardberger with questions about specializing in Water Law.

Important Links

• About the Center
• Faculty and Student Fellows
• Publications and Presentations
• Water Law Symposium