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Meet Rebecca Critser, an ethicist, lawyer, and animal law professor at Lewis & Clark Law School. This faculty spotlight explores her journey, teaching in animal legal philosophy and animal testing law, and her contributions to advancing animal protection and legal education.
Meet Dr. Paul Locke, an attorney and scientist teaching in the Animal Law Program. This spotlight highlights his work on animal testing, science, and legal advocacy.
In this faculty spotlight, Cynthia von Schlichten shares her journey from performer and animal rights activist to nonprofit lawyer and educator in Lewis & Clark’s Animal Law Program.
Explore the role of litigation in protecting animals. Learn how Lewis & Clark’s Animal Law Trial Advocacy course prepares students for effective courtroom advocacy.
Animal law is shaped by competing philosophical perspectives on how society should treat animals. Explore how animal welfare and animal rights philosophies shape legal reform, policy debates, and the future of animal law.
Veterinarians are uniquely positioned to strengthen animal protection efforts, but legal knowledge can expand their impact even further. Learn how Lewis & Clark’s Online Animal Law MSL empowers veterinary professionals to influence policy, support legal advocacy, and drive meaningful change for animals.
Women have played a vital role in shaping animal protection and animal law. From early advocates to today’s leaders, their impact continues to drive change for animals worldwide.
Social media can expose animal cruelty or help fuel it. From viral “rescue” videos to wildlife tourism and animal influencers, digital platforms are reshaping how animals are perceived and treated. This post explores how online content can both harm and protect animals, and what advocates can do to drive meaningful, lasting change.
Animal law is a rapidly growing and interdisciplinary field that shapes how society treats companion animals, wildlife, and animals used in commercial contexts. In this webinar, Professor Pamela Frasch explains why animal law matters and how Lewis & Clark Law’s advanced degrees prepare students to turn compassion into effective legal advocacy.
Scholarship Deadline
October 5, 2026
Application Deadline
November 2, 2026
Spring Start Date
January 13, 2027
