National Animal Law Competition (NALC)
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“The National Animal Law Competitions allows students with a passion for advocacy specifically related to animal issues, to hone their skills to become better advocates. I have always enjoyed advocating for people who could not speak for themselves. By competing in the National Animal Law Competitions, I learned how to craft compelling arguments and learn how to present animal law issues to people who may not be as informed of the challenges that animals face. I enjoyed my time as a competitor so much that I signed up with Animal Legal Defense Fund and have assisted The John Marshall Law School as a coach for students competing in the National Animal Law Competitions. One of the greatest testaments of NALC is that it allows law students who are unaware of the plight of companion animals, farm animals, or even animals subjected to experiments, to become better stewards of those entrusted to our care. There is nothing like watching students evolve from supporters of animal issues to advocates of animal issues.” –Anthony Sam, JD, former competitor
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“As a trial lawyer for more than 25 years I was very impressed with the quality of the closing arguments of all the competitors. They performed at a level I would expect of a third year prosecutor, not a law student. And the winner was absolutely fantastic, particularly in her ability to think on her feet during the final round. Finding law students interested in not just the issue but bringing those who abuse animals to justice is particularly meaningful for those of us who have been working, often seemingly alone, in animal welfare enforcement.” –Josh Marquis, JD
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“My partner and I chose to come back to NALC because we had such a great experience last year– thoughtful judges, a well-run competition, and thought-provoking practice problems. Connecting with animal law professionals and supportive members of the bench has been a great benefit of this competition and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.” –Anna Bennett, UC Irvine Law 3L
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“It is really amazing to practice real skills and get feedback from the most important scholars and practitioners in animal law. The competition fosters relationships between competitors but also amongst the staff and judges.” –Stefanie Wilson, UC Irvine Law 3L
2011 NALC Participants
Duquesne University School of Law
Earl Mack School of Law at Drexel University
Florida A&M University College of Law
George Washington University Law School
Golden Gate University School of Law
Hamline University School of Law
Harvard Law School
Indiana University Maurer School of Law ”“ Bloomington
Lewis & Clark Law School
Michigan State University College of Law
Pace University School of Law
Santa Clara University School of Law
Seton Hall University School of Law
St. Louis University School of Law
Texas Tech University College of Law
The John Marshall Law School ”“ Chicago
University of Arkansas (Little Rock) William H. Bowen School of Law
University of Chicago Law School
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
The University of Montana School of Law
University of Nebraska College of Law
University of New Mexico School of Law
University of Oregon School of Law
Vermont Law School
West Virginia University College of Law
Western State University College of Law
William Mitchell College of Law
Center for Animal Law Studies is located in Wood Hall on the Law Campus.
MSC: 51
email cals@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-6960
Center for Animal Law Studies
Lewis & Clark Law School
10101 S. Terwilliger Boulevard MSC 51
Portland OR 97219