Master of Laws (LLM) in Energy and Infrastructure Law

Kathmandu University
2 years
Rs. 475000
Updated December 10, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs. 475000

Colleges

1+

Summary

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Two-year advanced specialization program designed to produce legal experts capable of handling regulatory, financial, contractual, and governance complexities in energy and large-scale infrastructure projects.

DESCRIPTION

Provides in-depth understanding of hydropower regulation, infrastructure development laws, project finance, environmental and climate legislation, public procurement, construction law, and dispute resolution. Integrates jurisprudence, research methodology, interdisciplinary approaches, and practical exposure. Balances coursework with a mandatory dissertation to develop high-level academic and professional competence in energy and infrastructure law.

Description

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

TAUGHT COURSES

Course TitleNotes
Advanced Jurisprudence and Approaches to Legal ScholarshipCore theory
Advanced Legal Research MethodologyResearch foundation
Advanced Legal Writing and SeminarAnalytical writing
Energy Law and Regulation ISector-focused
Energy Law and Regulation IIAdvanced sector regulation
Fundamentals of Infrastructure LawCore infrastructure module
Urban Infrastructure LawUrban systems, regulations
Natural Resources Governance and Regulatory TheoryGovernance framework
Advanced Environmental and Climate Change LawEnvironmental compliance
Construction LawContracts, liabilities
Public Procurement LawGovernment procurement processes
Law for Energy and Infrastructure Project FinanceProject financing
Negotiation Skills and Dispute ResolutionPractical skills training

DISSERTATION

ComponentCredits
Dissertation (Original Research)12

Total Program Duration: 2 years (Hybrid mode)

 

Features

FEATURES

  • Specialized training for high-value energy and infrastructure legal sectors
  • Hybrid delivery (online + in-person) suited to professionals
  • Courses taught by national and international experts
  • Strong interdisciplinary orientation
  • Practicum, case studies, simulations, and research emphasis
  • Interaction between LLM and MEIL cohorts
  • Internship opportunities
  • Limited teaching assistantships for top performers

FEE

  • Approx. NPR 475,000 (Nepali students)

 

Admission Process

ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)

  • Completion of integrated BBM-LLB, BEC-LLB, or any equivalent law degree
  • Minimum 50% or 2.5 GPA
  • Entrance exam via KULSAT
  • Merit-based selection

 

Job Prospects

JOB PROSPECTS

  • Energy law specialist
  • Infrastructure project legal advisor
  • Hydropower regulatory expert
  • Public infrastructure procurement lawyer
  • Construction law consultant
  • Environmental and climate law specialist
  • PPP (Public–Private Partnership) legal advisor
  • Project finance legal counsel
  • Dispute resolution and negotiation specialist
  • Policy analyst in energy and infrastructure sectors
  • Legal researcher and academic

 

Colleges Offering This Course

School of Law | Kathmandu University