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Veterinarians are most often thought of in terms of their impact on individual animals, but the influence on animal welfare extends far beyond the exam room. Through expert testimony, legislative advocacy, and the policy positions
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.
Veterinarians are most often thought of in terms of their impact on individual animals, but the influence on animal welfare extends far beyond the exam room. Through expert testimony, legislative advocacy, and the policy positions
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.
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October 5, 2026
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November 2, 2026
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January 13, 2027
