Transactional Approach to Animal Law (952-S1)

Visiting Professor Rebecca Huss
Two-Week Intensive: May 31 - June 13, 2011
Tentatively 9:00 am - 11:50 am
2 credit hours
2011 Example Course Syllabus

Many lawyers interested in animal law will not have an opportunity to specialize in any one area of the law or will only be able to devote part of their practice to animal law.  This course is designed to cover many of the legal issues that these lawyers may face in practice (including their pro bono work).  Emphasis will be placed on the professional ethical issues that may occur when dealing with these matters.  This class is not a skills-based course but will include several in-class exercises.  The course materials will consist of case law, relevant legislation and secondary sources such as law review articles.  Students will be graded on class participation, a short writing assignment and a comprehensive final examination.  The topics to be covered include: Housing issues; State and Local Ordinances (Dangerous Dogs and Feral Cats); Service Animals; Custody/Lost and Found; Estate Planning; Veterinary Malpractice; Valuations Issues; Shelter Issues; and Supporting Criminal Prosecutions.