About the Quickstart 3+3 Program
The Quickstart Accelerated Energy Resource Management and Development B.S. and J.D program prepares students for legal work in a variety of fields. The undergraduate program gives students a base knowledge of the energy sector, but once in law school, students could specialize in a variety of law disciplines.
Students will spend the first three years earning credit toward a bachelor’s degree and the last three completing the law degree requirements. The credits earned after successfully completing the first-year law school curriculum will transfer back to the undergraduate program for awarding a bachelor’s degree.
View the full Quickstart 3+3, School of Energy Resources + College of Law degree program curriculum (Professional Land Management concentration).
View the full Quickstart 3+3, School of Energy Resources + College of Law degree program curriculum (Energy and Environmental Systems concentration).
To qualify for the program, students must declare a major in ERMD by fall semester of their sophomore year and complete a minimum of 85-95 credits in the program by the end of their junior year. During their junior year, interested students must take the Law School Admission Test and apply to the College of Law.
Applicants are held to the same UW law admission standards as non-quickstart students.
School of Energy Resources
Our goal at this 4-year, public land-grant university is to provide support to Wyoming's energy industry, now and in the future. We do this by:
- Establishing and fostering relationships to develop progressive energy technology and respond to growing needs in Wyoming
- Preparing undergraduate and graduate students for a diversity of careers in the energy sector
- Providing markets for Wyoming's current fossil fuel energy industry
College of Law
The University of Wyoming College of Law faculty covers nearly every area of the law, allowing the college to offer a wide range of learning opportunities unprecedented for a school of its size. Dedicated scholars and prolific writers, the College of Law faculty are active in publishing articles, books and book chapters in their areas of expertise.
Their dedication to scholarship is matched by their commitment to teaching, with several faculty members winning awards for classroom excellence. Faculty members combine excellence in teaching and scholarship with a commitment to service at local, state, national and international levels and by presenting at venues around the world.
Energy Resource Management Minor
The School of Energy Resources offers students a minor in Energy Resource Management. This allows students in other UW programs to broaden their knowledge with supplemental multidisciplinary training in energy resources.
Learn MoreWhat Can You Do with a Degree in Energy Resource Management and Development?
There are countless career paths for graduates of this program. We have had 100% job placement or graduate school matriculation of students since 2017 within six months of graduation. This includes law or something else energy-related for grad school, like geology, MBA, Economics, Rangeland Ecology and more.
- Oil
- Gas
- Pipeline
- Coal
- Utilities
- Wind and solar fields
- Federal and state governments
- Environmental consulting firms
- Conservation Districts
You will obtain your B.S. and J.D. degrees in six years instead of the traditional seven!
The possibilities are endless! You can take advantage of opportunities for networking with industry professionals, gain experience through internships and draw from connections with your peers. Students may participate in study abroad/exchange programs, international coursework, faculty-led trips and field courses. There are also opportunities to attend energy conferences and gain valuable networking connections.
Unique to an undergraduate program, SER offers career services for life as ERMD alumni. This includes resume prep, cover letters, mock interviews and more. The College of Law also offers career services for life to alumni. This combination of energy and law-related career services for life is truly an exclusive offering at the University of Wyoming!
"Had I known that SER provides such a good precursor to law school and prepares you so well to step into a legal career, this would have been my first choice."
- Caleb Dahill | SER Alum
