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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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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.
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Pet Abduction Bill Becomes Law in England and Northern Ireland
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Florida Prohibits Public Housing Policies that Restrict Dogs Based on Breed, Size, or Weight
Staff Scholarship
The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s staff have published articles about various topics in animal law in a variety of publications.
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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
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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.
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2021 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship Recipients
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Animal Law Books & Periodicals
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Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies Act Introduced in the U.S. Senate
The federal bill would prevent the industry from gaining traction by banning commercial octopus farming in the U.S.July 25, 2024 News -
Complaint Demands Endangered Species Act be Enforced Against Washington Sham Animal Sanctuary to Protect Animals
Predators of the Heart, sometimes also known as Because We Matter Exotic Animal Rescue, has threatened to kill endangered wolves if it is not allowed to reopen.July 16, 2024 Press Release