The OU Online MLS in Energy and Natural Resources Law is a 32-credit-hour graduate program that offers a competitive advantage to anyone in the energy industry who negotiates oil and gas contracts, deals with mineral rights or real estate transactions, or works closely with energy attorneys.
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OU Law staff work closely with all students to ensure success in the program. Students are organized into small start groups and take all their classes together. Since each student is actively working in the industry, students can share real-time experiences, which leads to a rich learning environment.
OU has provided energy education for over 100 years. OU Law has strong expertise in energy and relies on top energy programs from the Price College of Business and the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy. Each college has a strong graduate network that alumni can access within energy companies.
Learn in a flexible online program designed for working professionals. You’ll engage in online discussions with professors and fellow students while learning to handle complex negotiations and situations in the energy and natural resources industries.
Like every OU Online program, the MLS in Energy and Natural Resources Law is built on the foundation of world-class University of Oklahoma faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Earning an MLS in Energy and Natural Resources Law degree from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Tuition and fees for the program are $23,552 ($736 per credit hour) for in-state students and $37,888 ($1,84 per credit hour) for out-of-state students. Books and additional materials are not included.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class.
Our tuition calculator can help you estimate your tuition and financial aid for your program of interest.
With over 100 years of energy education history, OU Law is at the forefront of offering legal courses focused on energy and natural resources. With many energy and natural resources companies headquartered in Oklahoma, OU Law sends graduates into energy-related fields and practices every year. OU Law prepares students to be leaders in energy and natural resources law and policy, assisting in the sustainable development of all forms of energy and natural resources in an environmentally responsible manner.
The online MLS in Energy and Natural Resources Law is a selective program that aims to educate leading legal experts and lawyers. To get started, follow these steps:
STEP ONE:
Contact an Enrollment Counselor to discuss your qualifications and interest in the program.
STEP TWO:
Fill out your application here.
STEP THREE:
Provide supplemental materials, including a resume, personal statement, and undergraduate transcripts.
The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before classes start. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks of submitting a completed application.
For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form below, and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
