Master of Laws in Mineral Resources, Extraction & Law

The LLM in Mineral Resources, Extraction & Law focuses on the legal and policy issues surrounding mineral and natural resource extraction. Core topics include licensing and concessions, project agreements, environmental and social impact regulation, community rights, revenue management and dispute resolution in the extractive industries. Students study the regulatory and contractual environment for mining and energy projects, as well as questions of sustainability, governance and development. The programme is relevant for government officials, regulators, in-house counsel, law-firm practitioners and NGO professionals working on natural resources and energy. The LLM is structured over two semesters, with students beginning and completing a master’s dissertation in the second semester in line with the School’s dissertation guidelines and timetable. The degree is designed to be completed within 12 months (1 year) and is open to applicants who hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Lusaka or any other recognised university. Due to the specialised nature of the programme, there are no credit transfers or exemptions. The LLM is offered by distance mode only, combining a three-week residential period at the start of each semester (which may be extended) with self-study and virtual classes held from 17:30 to 20:30 hours, while all final examinations are written in person at the end of each semester.