Intermediate Free Course

Climate Change and the Law

Offered in partnership with The Chancery Lane Project, this free course equips legal professionals with the knowledge to understand climate change law, draft climate action clauses in contracts, and adopt climate-conscientious contracting practices.

Stella Amisi Orengo
7 Modules
2 Students
7 hours

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Climate Change and the Law
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7 lessons

About This Course

This complimentary course is made available through a collaboration between The Chancery Lane Project and CM Academy LLP.

A comprehensive professional course on climate change, climate risk, and climate contracting for legal practitioners. Delivered in partnership with a leading legal institution, the programme equips lawyers to effectively advise clients on climate-related risks, obligations, compliance requirements, and opportunities in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Chancery Lane Project.

Purpose of the Course

To equip legal professionals with foundational climate change knowledge and enable them to integrate climate action clauses and climate-conscious practices into their contracts.

Course Outcomes

Learners should be able to:

  • Explain the key concepts and implications of climate change for the legal sector.
  • Identify and evaluate climate action clauses relevant to contractual arrangements.
  • Incorporate appropriate climate action clauses into contracts.
  • Apply climate-conscious contracting principles in legal practice.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Climate Change and the Law

1 lessons
  • Introduction to Climate Change and the Law 60 min

The Role of Lawyers in Climate Action

1 lessons
  • The Role of Lawyers in Climate Action 60 min

Introduction to Climate Contracting

1 lessons
  • Introduction to Climate Contracting 60 min

Addressing Climate Risks

1 lessons
  • Addressing Climate Risks 60 min

Using Climate Clauses to Reduce Emissions

1 lessons
  • Using Climate Clauses to Reduce Emissions 60 min

Improving Ambition of Climate Contracting

1 lessons
  • Improving Ambition of Climate Contracting 60 min

Final Assessment

1 lessons
  • Final Assessment 30 min

Prerequisites

A legal or compliance background is required. This course is designed for qualified lawyers, legal practitioners, in-house counsel, and compliance professionals seeking to integrate climate-conscious considerations into their work.

Co-Instructor

S
Stella Amisi Orengo
lawyer

Leading Sustainability, ESG, and Climate Action Law Expert with deep expertise in sustainability reporting, climate risk management, ESG governance, and climate-resilient contracting.

Course Details

  • Duration 7 hours
  • Lessons 7
  • Enrolled 2 students
  • Level Intermediate