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.

Animal Protection Legislation: Moving Forward Together

December 11, 2024, 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET

In this webinar, we’ll celebrate this year’s legislative victories and preview what’s ahead in 2025. With your help, we can make 2025 our most impactful year yet!

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Animal Law Update

The Animal Law Update is a series highlighting legal and policy developments in the rapidly emerging field of animal law.

B.C. Supreme Court Awards Shared Custody of a Dog After Changes to Family Law Act

October 2, 2024

In a first-of-its-kind ruling in Canada, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (B.C.) has awarded shared custody of a dog, referencing her best interests, animal sentience, and recent changes to the Family Law Act, which differentiate companion animals from other property in divorce proceedings.

Pet Abduction Bill Becomes Law in England and Northern Ireland

July 10, 2024

England and Northern Ireland’s Pet Abduction Act 2024 makes it a crime to abduct a companion animal.

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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

By Lora Dunn, Director of the Criminal Justice Program & David B. Rosengard, Senior Staff Attorney

Out To Save The World: The Intersection Of Animal Welfare Law, Environmental Law, And Respect For Fragile Ecosystems

By Stacey Gordon Sterling, Animal Law Program Director

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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

The Animal Legal Defense Fund Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships are awarded to law student members of our student chapters based upon demonstrated commitment to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission, “to advance the interests and protect the lives of animals through the legal system.”

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Legal Education

Animal Law Books & Periodicals

Download this list of Animal Legal Defense Fund publications ti find out more about animal law.

Professional Legal Resource
Animal Legal Defense Fund Facilitates Release of Two Pigs from Research Lab

The animals have a new home at a San Diego sanctuary to live out their lives in peace after being used for research in a lab

October 30, 2024 News
Highest Court in Ohio Rules that All Dogs and Cats Deserve to be Protected from Cruelty

In overturning the lower court, Ohio Supreme Court confirms ALDF’s amicus position that the state’s animal cruelty statute protects a community kitten who was subject to abuse.

October 30, 2024 News

Animal Law Academy

Webinars

Animal Law Update

Staff Scholarship

Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships

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