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An interdisciplinary LL.M. program that integrates environmental law, climate policy, and infrastructure regulation with strong industry and research exposure.
Environmental laws and Infrastructure laws are two emerging fields in legal practice. There is a dearth of qualified legal professionals in both these fields. It is in this context that TERI SAS offers a one year LL.M. programme with specialisation in Environment and Natural Resources Law and Infrastructure and Business Law. This One Year LL.M programme will be offered under the auspices of the Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies through the Department of Policy and Management Studies.
Interdisciplinary Approach to Law and Sustainability
The LL.M. at TERI School of Advanced Studies integrates law with environmental science, energy policy, and sustainable development, allowing students to understand legal issues within broader ecological and policy frameworks—an approach rarely offered in traditional law schools.
Specialization in Emerging Areas (Climate, Energy, Infrastructure)
The program focuses on cutting-edge legal fields such as climate change law, energy transition, environmental governance, and infrastructure regulation, preparing students for careers in international organizations, policy institutions, environmental consultancies, and regulatory bodies.
Strong Research and Policy Engagement
Being closely connected with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), students gain exposure to policy research projects, expert faculty, and industry practitioners, enabling them to engage with real-world environmental and sustainability challenges beyond classroom learning.
Upon culmination of the programme, the students will be able to:
• Understand and analyze the legal regime on protection of environment both domestic and international also draw its linkages with other branches of law
• Appreciate the interface between environmental regulation and their implications on the business operations
• Gain perspective on the legal framework for allocation and management of natural resources and the role of various stakeholders
• Acquire understanding on the legal response to climate change and its impact on other branches of law
• Develop and apply skills for undertaking quantitative and qualitative research to analyze data by undertaking project/dissertation
• Gain hands-experience in identifying gaps in law and policy and ability to connect the theory with its practical implication
Upon culmination of the programme, the students will be able to:
• Develop deep understanding of the legal framework governing the infrastructure sector
• Analyze the issues pertaining to taxation, competition and other business laws underpinning the regulation of infrastructure projects
• Understand the nuances of PPP projects, competitive bidding and project financing
• Gain perspectives on the legal framework and ensuing reforms in the specific infrastructure sectors like telecommunication, electricity etc.
• Develop and apply skills for undertaking quantitative and qualitative research to analyze data by undertaking project/dissertation
• Gain hands-experience in identifying gaps in law and policy and ability to connect the theory with its practical implication
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The Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies (CPGLS) was established in 2016 and currently offers a doctoral programme in Legal Studies with a focus on Law and Sustainability; a one-year LL.M. in Environment and Natural Resources Law; and also another one-year LL.M in Infrastructure and Business Law. Visit for more information - Centre for Postgraduate Legal Studies. |
• Law graduates interested in environmental and infrastructure law
Ideal for LL.B. graduates who want to specialize in environmental governance, climate change law, energy law, and sustainable development policy.
• Students seeking careers in policy, international organizations, and sustainability sectors
Suitable for those aiming to work with international agencies, NGOs, environmental consultancies, think tanks, and regulatory bodies dealing with climate and sustainability issues.
• Professionals wanting expertise in sustainable infrastructure and energy transition
Beneficial for lawyers and professionals interested in energy transition, infrastructure regulation, mining, and natural resource governance—areas increasingly important in global climate policy.
• CLAT PG / CUET PG aspirants seeking specialized postgraduate training in environmental and infrastructure law.
• LL.B., B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., B.Com LL.B., B.Sc. LL.B., B.Tech.LL.B. graduates interested in careers in climate law, energy policy, sustainability, and infrastructure regulation.
• Practicing lawyers and legal professionals aiming to develop expertise in environmental governance, sustainable development, and emerging climate-related legal frameworks.
Infrastructure laws and Environmental laws are two emerging fields in legal practice. An LL.M. with specialization in either of these fields would open up opportunities in:
The Centre for Postgraduate Legal Studies at TERI School of Advanced Studies hosted a session on Research Design and Methodology by Prof. T.V. Subbarao, Professor Emeritus, Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies and former Professor at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru....Know more
The session on “Women’s Rights in the Private Sphere and the Indian Constitution” featured an insightful address by Advocate Kirti Singh, a distinguished lawyer and long-standing champion of women’s rights. She highlighted how the constitutional values of equality, dignity, and freedom must extend beyond the public domain into the private sphere of family and personal relationships, emphasizing the transformative role....Know more
The Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies, TERI School of Advanced Studies, organized an online session on 26 November 2025 on “Youth, Future Generations and Climate Rights.” The session featured Advocate Anurag Ojha, who discussed the constitutional dimensions of climate rights, particularly under Article 21. He highlighted the role of youth-led climate action and intergenerational equity in shaping environmental jurisprudence...Know more
The Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies, Department of Policy and Management Studies, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, organized a special guest lecture on the theme “Space Sustainability Issues and Law” on 23 April 2025 at 2:30 PM onwards. The lecture aimed to introduce students to the emerging legal and governance challenges associated with the sustainable use of outer space...Know more
The training was conducted by Dr. Ashu Dhiman, an Assistant Professor of Law at VIPS, and was moderated by Dr. Manini Syali, an Assistant Professor at TERI SAS. The session was scheduled for March 22, 2024, at 2:30 PM...Know more
The Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, organized a panel discussion on "Climate Change Judgment: Unpacking the Future." The panel featured Dr. Anant Vijay Maria, Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India, and Dr. Jasper George, Assistant Professor at NLU Delhi. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Kavita, Assistant Professor at TERI SAS...Know more
The Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies organized a special online lecture on the topic "Harmonizing Circular Economy Principles with International Climate Change Law: Towards Sustainable Global Governance." The lecture was delivered by Ms Chhaya Bharadwaj, Alexander von Humboldt ICP Fellow ’24, Germany and moderated by Dr Kavita, Assistant Professor at TERI SAS on May 2, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (IST)...Know more
Pedagogical tools used are classroom lectures, case studies, moot courts, seminars, term papers, etc. A lot of emphasis is given to improving writing skills and team work.
