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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.
Bridging Philosophy and Practice: How Animal Legal Philosophy Influences Policy Read More »
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.
Advocacy or Exploitation? Navigating Social Media’s Complex Role in Animal Protection Read More »
Tens of millions of animals are used in U.S. research each year, yet the laws governing their treatment are complex and often misunderstood. This post examines the Animal Welfare Act and Health Research Extension Act, the ethical debates surrounding animal testing, and the growing movement toward alternatives.
The Ethics of Using Animals in Research and Testing Read More »
The Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School equips students to address the intersection of animal welfare and climate change through courses in farmed animal protection, wildlife law, and disaster rescue, preparing advocates to combat environmental harm and protect animals.
Employing Animal Advocacy to Combat Climate Change Read More »
Animal law is evolving rapidly with trends like legislative advances and food system reform. Lewis & Clark’s online Animal Law programs equip students to become leaders in this growing field.
The Future of Animal Law: Trends and Developments Read More »
Animals have always featured prominently in the vast landscape of media. Animal mascots are used in advertisements, animal lives are put on display in nature documentaries, animal actors feature in television shows and films, and many people spend at least a small portion of their day watching cute animal videos on social media. From the
Emerging Topics: Animals in the Media Read More »
Charting New Frontiers in Animal Protection: Introducing Our New Insect Law Course In recent years, the field of animal law has witnessed a remarkable surge, as societies around the world have taken a growing interest in the treatment of nonhuman animals, and ways in which the law safeguards their interests. This evolution reflects a profound
Emerging Topics: Insect Law Read More »
Studies show that the average American spends 40 minutes every day thinking about food. We all need food to survive. Not only is food essential to our well-being, we have a deeply personal relationship with food. This relationship can be informed by politics, culture, ethics, religion, and taste preferences. Food can also be a way to express
Lewis & Clark’s online advanced degrees in Animal Law are one-of-a-kind. The LLM in Animal Law (for lawyers) is the only advanced legal degree in animal law in the world. The MSL in Animal Law (for non-lawyers) is groundbreaking: it’s the first animal law master’s degree of its kind in the United States. The Center for
Lewis & Clark’s Global Wild Animal Law Course Delivers Both Analysis and Advocacy Read More »
iscover the world’s first online Animal Law LLM, designed for attorneys to specialize in animal law through flexible, asynchronous study. The program prepares graduates to advance animal protection through courses covering companion animals, wildlife law, industrial animal agriculture, and more.
