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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.

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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

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

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.
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Pet Abduction Bill Becomes Law in England and Northern Ireland

Pet Abduction Bill Becomes Law in England and Northern Ireland

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.

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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