Oil & Gas, Resources, & Natural Energy

Become a leader in energy and natural resources law.

With Oklahoma's rich energy industry presence, our oil and gas, natural resources and energy (ONE) arms you with the knowledge and experience to find success in this field. Learn more about this concentration and how to earn a certificate.

OU Law is a global leader in the energy field. Each year, we host the Eugene Kuntz Conference on Natural Resources Law and Policy, the largest such conference in the country. Learn more about our unique opportunities in the ONE certificate program and contribute to the Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal (ONE J).

Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Law Certificate

Elevate your understanding of the energy industry through our certificate program. Learn about the fundamentals and practical intricacies of oil and gas ownership and development, spanning well drilling to delivery systems, and explore diverse areas like wind and water law, conservation, mineral titles, environmental regulation, electricity regulation, real estate, and beyond.

ONE J

OU Law’s Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal (ONE J) is a publication devoted to advancing legal scholarship on oil, gas, energy, and natural resources law. The journal presents articles by academics and practitioners alongside notes from student members and editors covering various energy topics.

Courses

Foundational Courses	Area-Specific Menu Courses	Electives, Experiential Learning, & Seminars	Complementary Courses
Energy Law Oil and Gas Law	Administrative Law Bankruptcy Either Business Associations (3-4 hours) or Corporations (3 hours). Only one of these courses may be taken by any student. Real Estate Transactions Secured Transactions	Agricultural and Food Law Mineral Title Examination Native American Natural Resources Oil and Gas Contracts Oil and Gas Environmental Law Oil and Gas Practice Water Law Wind Law	Business Tax Environmental Law Externships, if related Intellectual Property Law Survey International Business and Human Rights International Law Foundations Title Examination Transactional Law Practicum I

Taiawagi Helton

W. DeVier Pierson Professor of Law, Professor of Law

thelton@ou.edu

Joseph A. Schremmer

Associate Professor of Law

schremmer@ou.edu

Student Associations

Environmental Law Student Association

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Society

Agricultural Law Association

Student Associations

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Discover energy and natural resources law without a J.D. Our LL.M. caters to practicing lawyers, and the M.L.S. is for working professionals seeking legal expertise. Specialize in either program.

LL.M. in Energy and Natural Resources

M.L.S. in Energy and Natural Resources Law