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Rebecca Critser’s passion lies in helping animals. An ethicist and lawyer by training, she is a post-doctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School for Public Health. She also serves on the Indiana State Bar Association
Dr. Paul Locke is an environmental health scientist and attorney who holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Yale University School of Medicine and a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from the Johns Hopkins
Cynthia von Schlichten wanted to be a lawyer since she was young, but also a talented vocalist, she chose to pursue music instead. Meanwhile, involved in animal rights activism, a lightbulb turned on: “If I
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.
Industrial animal agriculture law quietly shapes everyday life, from food systems and environmental health to animal welfare and public health. This article explores how legal frameworks governing CAFOs impact animals, communities, and ecosystems and how law students are learning to challenge and reform these systems.
Animal law careers require strong legal knowledge, communication, advocacy, and innovative problem-solving. Learn how the Animal Law Advanced Degree Program equips advocates with the skills to make meaningful change for animals.
Priority Application Deadline
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
Tentative Start Date
August 17, 2026
