Energy and resources are dominant in the Australian economy, and management of these resources presents formidable legal challenges for governments and private enterprise at global, national and local levels. The Graduate Diploma in Energy and Resources Law (GDipEnergy&ResourcesLaw)is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program. It’s available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of energy and resources law. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of energy and resources law, the regimes governing exploration and production activities and resolution of land-use and resources conflicts. Course structure Students must complete four subjects from the prescribed list. Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction or any prior legal studies or experience are also expected to complete the two-day preliminary subject Australian Legal Process and Legal Institutions. As a student in the Graduate Diploma in Energy and Resources Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of energy and resources law, including: An in-depth knowledge of the specialist area of energy and resources law and associated disciplinary areas Detailed knowledge of the complex law and regulation in the field The capacity to identify new laws and/or apply existing law in the rapidly evolving legal context for energy and resources Advanced understanding of developments in international energy and resources law