Animal Law Academy
The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Animal Law Academy provides articles, educational webinars, and CLEs covering both substantive and practical topics in animal law written and presented by experts in the field. These are a convenient way to learn more about the rapidly developing field of animal law while staying up-to-date on the latest news.
Webinars
Our webinars are an opportunity to learn about important issues currently facing animals in the legal system and are suitable for anyone interested in animal law, current and future law students, attorneys, legal professionals and animal advocates.
Effective Advocacy: Which Strategies Work Better?
Animal Law Update
The Animal Law Update is a series highlighting legal and policy developments in the rapidly emerging field of animal law.
Texas and Connecticut Enact Post-Conviction Possession Bans for Animal Cruelty Crimes
Delaware Legislation Enhances Protections for Companion Animals in Families
Staff Scholarship
The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s staff have published articles about various topics in animal law in a variety of publications.
A Dog Is Not A Stereo: The Role Of Animal Sentience In Determining The Scope Of Owner Privacy Interests Under Oregon Law
Out To Save The World: The Intersection Of Animal Welfare Law, Environmental Law, And Respect For Fragile Ecosystems
Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships
Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships are available to law student members of our student chapters and are awarded based upon demonstrated commitment to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission.
2021 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship Recipients
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Animal Law Books & Periodicals
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Lawsuit Filed Demanding FDA Respond to Petitions Seeking to Ban Ractopamine
FDA’s approval for ractopamine relied primarily on safety studies conducted by the drugmaker.March 26, 2024 Press Release -
Tentative Settlement Reached in Texas Endangered Species Act Lawsuit
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and National Foundation for Rescued Animals, an animal exhibitor doing business as Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary, have tentatively reached a settlement, pending the dismissal of the Endangered Species Act lawsuit filed in March 2022.February 28, 2024 Press Release