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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.

Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update

Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update

June 4, 2025
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Team for a comprehensive legislative update highlighting key developments in campaigns that are underway and celebrating this year’s early victories.
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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.

Clarifying that Fish are “Animals,” Connecticut Bans the Use of Goldfish as Carnival Prizes

Clarifying that Fish are “Animals,” Connecticut Bans the Use of Goldfish as Carnival Prizes

With an amendment to its consumer protection law, Connecticut has made it illegal to use fish as prizes for carnivals and other games.
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Massachusetts Bans the Use of Certain Wild Animals in Traveling Circus Acts

Effective January 1, 2025, Massachusetts’s Bill S.2189 bans the use of several species of wild animals in traveling shows. The new law, signed by Governor Maura Healy in summer 2024, protects elephants, big cats, nonhuman primates, bears, and giraffes from being exhibited or forced to perform in mobile acts like circuses, carnivals, and fairs.
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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.

Dogs on Film: Status, Representation, and the Canine Characters Test

Dogs on Film: Status, Representation, and the Canine Characters Test

By Nicole Pallotta, Senior Policy Program Manager
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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
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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.

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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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