Environmental law combines federal, state, and local laws and regulations with policy, economic, science, and health concerns. It is a dynamic field where experts can easily disagree and policy can change quickly. There are many subgenres of environmental law as well -- hazardous waste, water, energy, toxic torts, animals, conservation, sustainable development, and so on.

This guide will help you find many different resources for your environmental law research. Use the tabs above or the links people to navigate this guide. It is often a good idea to start with background reading in books and articles. Then move on to primary sources such as the statutes, regulations, and cases that govern environmental law. The Current News page is particularly important in environmental law because of the rapid changes in the area. The databases listed there are great tools for keeping up-to-date in the field, locating hot topics, and preparing a job search or for a job interview.