Animal law overlaps with many traditional areas of the law such as torts, criminal, constitutional, and property law. It is rooted in the practical application of statutory and decisional law but also explores legal theory and jurisprudence. In animal law we ask fundamental questions about the nature of a legal right or interest. We examine how the law often creates or entrenches power imbalances, and how those imbalances impact animals.

Courses are rigorous and diverse, taught by renowned animal law scholars and practitioners from around the world. You learn from many of the same accomplished and nationally recognized faculty that teach the in-person LLM program. Courses are delivered on an easy-to-use online asynchronous platform. Online LLM students will complete readings, listen to prerecorded lectures, and submit assignments by established deadlines—on a schedule that works for you.

The Animal Law LLM prepares you for advancement in the career path you choose, including specialized practice; policy development, implementation, or enforcement; scholarship or teaching; advocacy; and executive leadership.