New concentrations launch Fall 2026
Environmental law at a pivotal moment
Emory University School of Law has announced the launch of a formal Environmental Law concentration, beginning academic year 2026–2027. The concentration gives JD and LLM students a recognized credential in environmental law—a rapidly expanding field that spans climate change, energy regulation, environmental justice, natural resources, and emerging pollutants.
"Emory Law has long been a destination for students serious about environmental law," said Mindy Goldstein, director of Emory’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program. "The Turner Environmental Law Clinic, our Environmental Initiative scholars, and our remarkable faculty have built a program that is already nationally recognized. This concentration puts a formal credential on what we have built—and signals to employers and students alike that Emory is among the very best places in the country to study environmental law."
AI law as a transformative development in legal practice
Beginning in academic year 2026–27, Emory University School of Law will offer a new concentration in AI and the Law, giving students a front-row seat to one of the most transformative developments in modern legal practice. This concentration creates an academic pathway for students seeking to develop expertise in a rapidly evolving field that is transforming legal practice. Graduates who complete the concentration will be able to signal to employers not just interest, but fluency, in navigating the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
The AI & Law concentration builds on Emory Law’s existing curricular strengths, drawing together core and elective courses from the law school and, where appropriate, from interdisciplinary offerings in areas such as business, technology, and quantitative methods. Emory Law is home to one of the strongest AI-focused programs in legal education, bolstered by Emory University’s AI.Humanity Initiative, the Center for AI Learning, and a university-wide commitment to recruiting leading scholars in AI and law. The result is an unparalleled environment for students who want to be at the forefront of the future of law.
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