FAQ 

LLM in International Climate Change and Environmental Law

To be eligible for the LLM program, applicants must hold:

•  An LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) or a JD (Juris Doctor) or an equivalent legal qualification.

MLS in International Climate Change and Environmental Law

The MLS program is designed for professionals from non-legal backgrounds who seek expertise in environmental and climate law. Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant field, such as:

• Environmental Science

• Environmental Policy

• Sustainability Studies

• Climate Science

• Public Policy

• International Relations

• Political Science

• Public Administration

• Economics (especially environmental or development economics)

• Sociology (with a focus on environmental justice or sustainability)

• Development Studies

• Business Administration (with an environmental focus)

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Studies

• Renewable Energy Studies

• Environmental Engineering & Natural Resource Management

• Journalism & Communication (with a focus on environmental issues)

• Human Rights Studies (environmental justice, climate rights)

• Public Health (climate and environmental health focus)

If you’re unsure whether your academic background qualifies, we encourage you to reach out to our admissions team for further guidance.

 No, work experience or prior field exposure is not required for admission. Meeting the academic qualifications alone is sufficient. 

1. Academic Transcripts

• Your university must send official transcripts directly to us.

2. Degree Certificates

• If your final degree certificate is not available by the application deadline, please indicate that it is pending.

3. Language Proficiency

• Given your LLB background, we trust that you are proficient in English.

• If possible, submitting a TOEFL or IELTS test result is encouraged but not mandatory.

• If you do not have a test score, simply indicate your English proficiency in the application.

4.  Letters of Recommendation

• Two recommendation letters are required:

• At least one must be from an academic referee (e.g., a professor or advisor).

• The second can be from a professional referee, such as a supervisor from an internship, job, or research project .

5.  Personal Statement / Statement of Purpose

A 500-word statement explaining why you are interested in this program and how it aligns with your goals.

Applications will be adjudicated as they come in on a rolling basis, and applicants will receive a notification within a month of submission.

Scholarship winners will be announced at the end of May 

We have six full scholarships available for the South Asia region. Two designated for Bhutanese students, two for Indian nationals and two for those who want to pursue research thesis, form the ICIMOD countries (Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, Nepal, India, Pakistan).

Graduates of this program are well-equipped to work in climate change and environmental law, policy, and advocacy at both national and international levels. Career opportunities include roles in:

• Government Agencies – Environmental ministries, climate policy divisions, and regulatory bodies.

• International Organizations – UN agencies, regional climate bodies, and global environmental initiatives.

• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) – Climate advocacy groups, conservation organizations, and sustainability-focused think tanks.

• Private Sector & Corporate Sustainability – Environmental compliance, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) consulting, and corporate sustainability programs.

• Research & Academia – Universities, research institutions, and policy think tanks specializing in climate law and governance.

Graduates will be equipped with the legal, policy, and interdisciplinary expertise needed to contribute meaningfully to climate action, environmental governance, and sustainable development worldwide. 

For those students wishing to pursue an internship, placements will be arranged through JSW Law at such organizations as ICIMOD, Green Climate Fund, or a local environmental NGO.

To know that your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an email from JSW indicating that you have completed the application.

Brand new accommodations are being built for the program.  They consist of one-bedroom apartment units in a stand-alone dormitory.

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LL.M. / M.L.S Program

 Email Address: graduate.program@jswlaw.bt

Telephone : +975 - 77182218