Student Opportunities
The Natural Resource Use and Management Clinic gives law students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the law, policy and science governing western natural resources. In particular, the Clinic focuses on multi-stakeholder, collaborative solutions to natural resource challenges, and works to assist community members otherwise unable to access legal representation.
In working to promote science and equity based natural resource law and policy, Clinic students encounter matters related to water rights and quality, endangered species, public lands, climate change and tribal lands and resources. In support of this mission, the Clinic works with the Natural Resource Users Law & Policy Center, as well as Cooperative Extension, both housed at the University of Arizona.
Learn more about student opportunities available through the Clinic.
The Natural Resource Users Law and Policy Center, in partnership with Cooperative Extension at the University of Arizona, offers a hybrid spring internship (in-person and online) for students interested in agriculture, natural resources, and state or federal policy. Those selected for the program will gain hands-on experience with a natural resource industry political organization, working across areas such as policy, communications, and membership. They will collaborate with lobbying and regulatory teams to support policies important to Arizona’s natural resource industries while building a practical understanding of the state’s political landscape.
Deadline for applications is Friday, October 24th. Only University of Arizona students with at least a 2.0 GPA are eligible.
To apply, complete a Policy Cats Internship Application and email the completed application, with transcripts and two references to Taylor Rogers at Tjrogers@arizona.edu.
LAW411 - Agriculture, Environmental and Legal Issues is a 3 unit course introducing fundamental concepts associated with modern day agricultural industries to help students understand legal concepts as well as public policy that affects the commodities markets, natural resources, consumer attitudes and market forces impacting various agribusiness industries of the west.
The University of Arizona James E. Roger's College of Law offers a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree with optional concentrations in environmental law and policy and mining law and policy . Learn more about enrollment options, requirements and degree paths available through the program.