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The Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School hosted a webinar on admissions, scholarships, and program details for the LLM and MSL in Animal Law.

Animal advocates often work to pass legislation ensuring that animals are protected from harm. These efforts include animal protection laws, conservation laws, and commercial trade bans all over the world. The Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School has long championed the importance of advancing legal protections for animals, including by

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.

In a recent live webinar, Animal Law LLM alum and Adjunct Professor, Rebecca Critser, Dr. Rajesh K. Reddy, Director of the Animal Law Program, and Megan Senatori, Associate Director of the Center for Animal Law Studies, discussed ways in which students can use their advanced degrees in animal law to make an impact for animals. 

71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Aquatic habitats such as oceans, coasts, rivers, ponds and lakes are home to a plethora of diverse living beings, from single-celled planktons to the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale. Aquatic animals play an important role in environmental protection because they contribute to nutrient cycling,

Animals not only share our world but also inspire awe and joy in us. Whether it’s the graceful flight of a bird, the playful antics of a companion dog, or the majestic presence of an elephant, animals contribute to and support the rich tapestry of life on earth. However, alongside coexistence with them, humans also

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

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

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 am fighting for animals I’m never going to feel like I’m on the wrong side of the law,” she explains. 

A diversity of plant and animal life is crucial to the survival of our planet and its sensitive ecosystems. Currently, around 1 million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction, with the current extinction rate 1000 times higher than the background rate. Of the 150,300 species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature