Free Online Course on Energy Law – Enroll by Jan 26!
Looking to deepen your understanding of how law interacts with energy, sustainability, policy, and economics? There’s a free 12-week course on Energy Law taught by Prof. Rosmy Joan from NALSAR University of Law, hosted on NPTEL in collaboration with IIT Madras.
🌍 Why this matters:
As the world transitions toward green energy and climate-focused policymaking, knowing the legal frameworks shaping energy markets, renewable sources, energy security, and international investments is a huge advantage for law students, researchers, practitioners, and policy enthusiasts.
📚 What the course covers (12 weeks):
• Legal foundations of energy systems
• Energy, economic development & international trade
• Competition in energy markets
• Intellectual property in energy technologies
• Human rights and environmental links
• Energy security & nuclear law
• Solar, wind, hydro, biofuels and green hydrogen laws
… and more interdisciplinary topics that blend law with real-world energy transitions.
🗓 Important dates:
• Course runs: 19 Jan – 10 Apr 2026
• Last date to enroll: 26 Jan 2026
• Optional exam registration: 13 Feb 2026
• Proctored exam (for certificate): 17 Apr 2026
💡 Certificate? Yes! You can access all lectures for free, and if you opt in and pass the certification exam, you’ll get an e-certificate from NPTEL & IIT Madras.
👉 Perfect for law students, researchers, young professionals, and anyone interested in how energy law shapes policy and sustainability.