Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Chapter Spotlight
South Texas College of Law: Former Animal Law Society President Needs Your Help
November 1st, 2012
November 1st, 2012
The Animal Law Society at South Texas College of Law is a SALDF chapter founded in 2005, and has become one of the more established and successful student groups on campus.
The UCLA Animal Law Society: Raising Awareness of Animals and the Law
October 11th, 2012
October 11th, 2012
The Animal Law Society is UCLA’s SALDF chapter, comprised of several officers and a wider group of UCLA law students interested in animal legal issues.
University of Baltimore School of Law: Advancing Animal Protection and Advocating for Animals
April 24th, 2012
April 24th, 2012
The University of Baltimore School of Law SALDF chapter is committed to advancing animal protection and advocating for animals within their community.
James E. Rogers College of Law: Building a Community of Compassion
December 23rd, 2011
December 23rd, 2011
That first year, their focus was on raising awareness about the existence of animal law. Three years strong, this chapter continues to pool their creativity and positivity to further their goals on behalf of animals everywhere.
Barry University School of Law: Stepping Up To Protect Animals
March 18th, 2011
March 18th, 2011
Barry Law SALDF kicked off the 2010-2011 school year at a student organizations fair held for incoming 1Ls and signed up 30 students who expressed an interest in joining the group.
University of Otago: New Zealand's First-Ever "Animal Law Week"
October 15th, 2010
October 15th, 2010
The University of Otago Student Animal Legal Defense Fund hosted New Zealand's first-ever Animal Law Week, August 9-13, 2010.
Southern Methodist University: Lunching and Learning Ways to Make Animal Law a Career
August 25th, 2010
August 25th, 2010
In order to promote SMU SALDF and make its presence known on campus, members held a tabling event to gather signatures for ALDF's Animal Bill of Rights, a petition to the United States Congress for stronger animal protection laws.
Northwestern University School of Law: Animal Law Week
May 25th, 2010
May 25th, 2010
In April 2010, Northwestern Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund hosted "Animal Law Week," a weeklong series of events designed to educate students about the wide variety of issues facing animals in the legal system today.
St. John's University School of Law: Third Annual Vets and Pets 5K for Charity
March 18th, 2010
March 18th, 2010
As part of St. John's SALDF's work to raise awareness of animal law, we hold a 5K charity run/walk every year. On April 10, 2010, we invite anyone in the area to join us at our Third Annual Vets and Pets 5K for Charity.
Boston College Law School: Cage-Free Egg Campaign
December 11th, 2009
December 11th, 2009
In the spring 2009 semester, the Boston College Law School SALDF strategized a campaign to convince the school to stop using eggs from hens kept in battery cages and instead switch to using cage-free eggs.
Chapman University School of Law: Raising Funds and Awareness For Animals
September 25th, 2009
September 25th, 2009
Chapman's Animal Law Society raised over $1,100 for a local animal welfare group with their Pet Photo Contest. The winner was awarded the coveted title of "2009 Animal Law Society Mascot."
Tulane University Law School: Collaborating to Make a Difference
May 1st, 2009
May 1st, 2009
SALDF's Tulane chapter members began their fall with an unexpected hurricane evacuation but returned to New Orleans within a week, with homes and spirits fully intact.
Texas Tech Law School: Contests, Calendars, Protests and More
April 1st, 2009
April 1st, 2009
From visiting the sheriff’s office and asking them to enforce tethering laws to having an animal law course added to the curriculum, the Texas Tech School of Law SALDF chapter has come a long way in the short time it has been in existence.
Chicago-Kent College of Law: Foie Gras Panel
March 1st, 2009
March 1st, 2009
The Chicago-Kent Student Animal Legal Defense Fund hosted the Chicago-Kent "Foie Gras Panel" to debate the legality, wisdom, and ramifications of Chicago's former ban on the sale of foie gras.
University of Houston: Helping Animals, Fighting Crime
February 1st, 2009
February 1st, 2009
The SALDF chapter at the University of Houston has had its ups and downs this past year, but has managed to stay focused on their primary objective - making the world a better place for all creatures, one step at a time.
University of Chicago Law School: Animal Law Week
January 1st, 2009
January 1st, 2009
The University of Chicago Law School SALDF hosted Animal Law Week, a weeklong symposium of events that featured more than a dozen speakers from different organizations.
Charleston School of Law: Animal Law in South Carolina
December 1st, 2008
December 1st, 2008
Founded just last spring, Charleston School of Law SALDF has already celebrated some early successes.
University of Oklahoma College of Law: "Dog Day Afternoon" and Puppy Mill Campaign
November 1st, 2008
November 1st, 2008
People for Animal Welfare & Safety (P.A.W.S.) worked with local animal protection organizations and shelters in a combined effort to prevent animal cruelty.
Stetson University College of Law: Creating Opportunities for Students
October 1st, 2008
October 1st, 2008
Stetson University College of Law SALDF is hosting a three-part luncheon speaker series for the fall semester.
Ventura College of Law: Adding a Course and Advocating for Animals
September 1st, 2008
September 1st, 2008
The Ventura College of Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund chapter, who recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, reflects on their accomplishments and activities.
University of Florida: Volunteering at "Rooterville"
May 1st, 2008
May 1st, 2008
The University of Florida’s Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) chapter members took part in a large-scale volunteer event at Rooterville, a local pot-bellied pig sanctuary.
Cornell University: Bob Barker Invitational Beer Pong Tournament for the Animals
April 1st, 2008
April 1st, 2008
Cornell SALDF’s hallmark event, held once per semester, is the Bob Barker Invitational Beer Pong Tournament for the Animals benefiting the Tompkins County SPCA’s low-income spay and neuter program.
Seton Hall University: First Annual "Men of SHU Law Calendar"
March 1st, 2008
March 1st, 2008
The Seton Hall Law SALDF introduced their first annual Men of SHU Law Calendar, consisted of 12 second and third year male students at the school posing (fully clothed of course!) with their companion animals.
University of Louisville-Brandeis: Vegan Taco Bar and Companion Animal Photo Contest
February 1st, 2008
February 1st, 2008
The Brandeis SALDF chapter is the first and only chapter in Kentucky, and since its inception last spring has been very successful in raising awareness regarding animal related legal issues in Kentucky.
Rutgers-Camden: Animal Shelter Blanket Drive
January 1st, 2008
January 1st, 2008
The Rutgers University School of Law–Camden Student Animal Legal Defense Fund organized a Blanket Drive for the shelter, encouraging the law school community to bring their old sheets, towels, quilts, blankets, and comforters in to school to donate to the shelter.
Vermont Law School: Vegan Thanksgiving
December 1st, 2007
December 1st, 2007
During the cold and dark pre-exam stress period, when the typical Vermont Law School student’s diet has been reduced to ramen noodles and frozen burritos, SALDF is preparing what has become a school tradition: Vegan Thanksgiving.
Chicago-Kent College of Law: Getting an Animal Law Course Added to the Curriculum
November 1st, 2007
November 1st, 2007
Until recently, there was not an animal law course being taught at Chicago-Kent College of Law; the Chicago-Kent SALDF made it their goal to change this.
University of California–Berkeley: Animal Awareness Week
September 1st, 2007
September 1st, 2007
Each spring, Boalt Hall Animal Law Society hosts an Animal Awareness Week on campus to educate students and faculty at the University of California–Berkeley about issues involving animals in our society, the lack of protection that animals have through our existing laws, and how we can promote the humane treatment of animals.
Quinnipiac University: "People and Animals in Crisis:" Public Forum on Protecting Animals in Domestic Violence Situations
May 1st, 2007
May 1st, 2007
The SALDF chapter at Quinnipiac University School of Law recently gained some community recognition through efforts on behalf of Connecticut S.B. 284, a bill pending in the Connecticut state legislature that would allow judges to issue orders of protections for animals in domestic violence situations.
University of Washington: The Social Costs of Factory Farms
April 1st, 2007
April 1st, 2007
The University of Washington SALDF, along with the UW Center for Human Rights and Justice and the Latin@ Law Student Association hosted a forum on the social costs of factory farms.
University of Texas-Austin: "Picture Yourself With Santa" Charity Event
March 1st, 2007
March 1st, 2007
Members of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law hosted their first annual "Picture Yourself With Santa" charity event.
Northwestern University Law School: Establishing an Animal Legal Protection Clinic
February 1st, 2007
February 1st, 2007
With the help of a $1 million grant to Northwestern University School of Law by Bob Barker, SALDF members laid the groundwork for an Animal Legal Protection Clinic.








