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William S. Richardson School of Law Environmental Law Program

The William S. Richardson School of Law Environmental Law Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Richardson School of Law Environmental Law Program is nationally recognized and has over 200 graduates with certificates in environmental law who are contributing to environmental law and policy in Hawai‘i and throughout the world.

03/06/2026

Please join us on Thursday, March 12, at 12:00 PM in CR3 or via Zoom for ELP’s Nature’s Advocates: Digging into Summer & Travel Opportunities. Students will share their experiences in environmental law summer positions and discuss the travel and fellowship opportunities available through ELP.

You can RSVP either by scanning the QR code or clicking the link in our bio.

03/06/2026

Please join us on Thursday, March 12, at 12:00 PM in CR3 or via Zoom for ELP’s Nature’s Advocates: Digging into Summer & Travel Opportunities. Students will share their experiences in environmental law summer positions and discuss the travel and fellowship opportunities available through ELP.

You can RSVP by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link in our bio.

11/12/2025

What an incredible evening! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Environmental Law Program’s 21st Annual Enviromentors on Thursday, November 6, 2025. We’re grateful for the amazing turnout and the energy everyone brought to the night. From enjoying delicious food to thoughtful and inspiring conversations, the connections forged between environmentors and students truly made this event special. We would also like to thank our mentors for their generous support in the form of mentorship, resources, and donations benefitting ELP students.

We hope to see you again next year!

10/27/2025

Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2025, for the Environmental Law Program’s (ELP) 21st Annual Environmentors!

We’ll kick off the event with a networking reception from 5:00-6:00 p.m., open to all students who RSVP. Enjoy complimentary pupus and light refreshments as you connect with other students, faculty, and practitioners before the main event. The main event will follow from 6:00-8:00 p.m., offering students the chance to connect with experienced professionals for speed networking, mentorship, and community building in the environmental law field. Students will meet one-on-one with practitioners in short 5 to 7 minute sessions to learn about real-world legal work and explore how environmental interests can translate into meaningful careers.

Participation in the Environmentors speed networking portion is limited and spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis for those who RSVP. Attendance will be mandatory for students who receive a confirmed spot.

You can RSVP by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link in our bio.

10/07/2025

Aloha ELP Students, on Thursday, October 16 at 12pm, please join Professor Brown (former Senior Attorney, U.S. DOJ, Environment & Natural Resources Division) and Professor Turčan (former Attorney Advisor, NOAA Office of General Counsel) to hear about their practice experience, learn how federal service informs their legal scholarship, and explore unique student career opportunities in environmental law. Bring questions and discover how you can make an impact in this vital field! Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP. You can RSVP by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link in our bio.

This is going to be a hybrid event, for those interested in joining via zoom please refer to the flyer for the zoom info.

09/16/2025

The Environmental Law Program invites you to our first Tea Time of the semester on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Clinical Building. This is a great opportunity to meet faculty, connect with fellow students, and learn more about the Environmental Law Program. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP. You can RSVP by scanning the QR code or through the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

09/01/2025

ELP is excited to kick off the Fall semester with our first event! Join us on Sunday, September 7 from 8:30–10:30am for a fun hike at Kanealole Trail. It’s the perfect chance to get outdoors, meet faculty and fellow students, and learn more about ELP. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP. Can’t wait to see you there!

07/16/2025

🎉🌿 Huge congratulations to our recent WSRSL graduates who earned their Environmental Law Certificates! 🌊📚 Your dedication, passion, and commitment to protecting our ʻāina and community inspires us all.

As you prepare to take the bar exam later this month, know that we are incredibly proud of everything you have already accomplished in and out of law school, and we cannot wait to see all that you will go on to do. We are cheering you on every step of the way! 💚🌱✨

09/04/2022

Day 3 of the Normandy Chair for Peace Summer School in Caen, France. The NCP Summer School is a conference featuring speakers from across the globe focused on applying peace and environmental law to sustain rights for future generations. ELP students Holly Crawford ‘24 and Evan Miyaki, Jr. ‘23, along with ELP Summer Fellow Lizbeth Luevano (Stanford University, ‘25), and Constancio Paranal III ‘22 are attending with ELP Co-Director David M. Forman, who spoke on day 2.

04/09/2022

, , and presents Mālama Moananuiākea: A Lawyer’s Role in Addressing Climate Change within the Pacific and Asia featuring Professor Isabelle Giraudou, Mr. Clement Yow Mulalap, and Professor Malia Akutagawa . Join us on April 14, 5:00 pm HST to learn more about how you might play a role in climate change as an attorney.

03/03/2022

Aloha ʻOhana ELP! Please join us for our second installment of our Climate Justice and Resiliency Series this Friday, March 4, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM HST via Zoom! For this event, ELP is partnering with the John A. Burns School of Medicine. This panel is entitled Climate Change and Public Health featuring Dr. Kealoha Fox, Dr. Lee Buenconsejo-Lum, and Dr. Neal Palafox. Friday’s panel will also be moderated by Jeffrey Hayashi and Anson Lee both students at JABSOM. You defiantly don’t want to miss this! Register at: https://hawaii.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIoduGvrT8jHNEjSqbLwlnmbZ3Z2E2wsIbG or use the link in our bio!

02/13/2022

Aloha ʻohana ELP! Please join us for the kickoff of our Climate Justice and Resiliency Series on February 18, 2022 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm HST via Zoom! This semester, ELP will be partnering with a variety of programs across the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. This panel our will be entitled Pacific Resiliency to Climate Change featuring Solomon Yeo, Bernard Kato Ewekia, Professor Payam Akhavan, and Naima Te Maile, 2L. You definitely don’t want to miss this! Register at: https://hawaii.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvdeuhrz0uE9VLnoc1JHSPCqytGpA0G3gJ

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