CALS News & Events
- NEWS
Analyzing Portland’s Proposed Force-Fed Foie Gras Ban
In this piece, Visiting Assistant Professor, Hira Jaleel, and Law Scholars for Change law clerk, Frannie von Friedeberg (2L) address common questions about the proposed ban.
animal law, center for animal law studiesRegistration Is Open for the Comparative Animal Law Symposium, March 17-18, 2026
The Center for Animal Law Studies will co-host the 4th Annual Comparative Animal Law Symposium on March 17-18, 2026. The Symposium will be held virtually, is free to attend, and is open to the public.
animal law, center for animal law studies, Erica Lyman, global law alliance for animals and the environment, wild animalsReflections on CITES at 50
Professor Erica Lyman looks to the future of CITES and its continued promise for wildlife
animal law, aquatic animals, center for animal law studiesSave the Date for the International Aquaculture Law & Policy Symposium
Mark your calendar for June 5, 2026 to advance protections for aquatic animals
animal law, center for animal law studiesApply Now for Center for Animal Law Studies Academic Fellowships for the 2026-27 Academic Year
Fellowships for exceptional incoming students provide for full tuition for Animal Law LLM or MSL students and a generous living stipend
animal law, center for animal law studiesA Legacy for Animal Protection in Memory of William Reilly
This new endowed scholarship will fuel animal protection scholarships for generations
animal law, center for animal law studies, farmed animal protection project, farmed animals, Hira jaleelCALS Launches Comparative Report to Curb the Expansion of Industrial Animal Agriculture
The analysis by the Farmed Animal Protection Project maps litigation strategies in Brazil, India, Mexico, and Zimbabwe.
animal law, CALS Students & Alumni, center for animal law studiesAnimal Law in Action
Frannie von Friedeburg, 2L and LC ALDF Co-Director, shares an overview of the 4th Annual Brooks Animal Law Student Summit
animal law, CALS Students & Alumni, center for animal law studies, savannah shermanContinuing a Legacy of Compassion
Animal Law LLM Candidate, Savannah Sherman, Named Second Recipient of the Thomas Bloom Raskin Animal Protection Scholarship.
animal law, center for animal law studies, global law alliance for animals and the environment, wild animalsWhat’s at Stake at COP30: How the Failure to Address Climate Change Affects Wildlife
GLA’s Diehl Fellow, Courtney McCoy, shares the importance of the climate agenda to the future of wild animals around the world.
CALS Students & Alumni, center for animal law studies, global ambassador program GAPAnnouncing the 2025-26 CALS Ambassadors
The fifth round of CALS Ambassadors have been selected to carry out innovative projects that advance animal protection and animal law across the globe.
animal law, CALS: Center for Animal Law Studies, CALS Students & Alumni, Camille bond, Josephine Blatny, nicole woodAnnouncing the 2025-26 Law Scholars for Change Scholarship Recipients
Meet three outstanding JD scholarship students committed to pursuing careers challenging industrial animal agriculture: Josephine Blatny, Camille Bond, and Nicole Wood.
animal law, center for animal law studies, Erica Lyman, global law alliance for animals and the environmentThe Impact of Wildlife Trade on Tarantulas
Professor Erica Lyman explains how the pet trade is driving significant international trade that threatens the conservation status of the Chilean rose hair tarantula.
animal law conference, animal law, center for animal law studies, katherine engelkenAnimal Law in Action: Key Takeaways from This Year’s Animal Law Conference
JD Student, Katherine Engelken (3L) reflects on this year’s 33rd annual event
animal law clinic, animal law, Joyce Tischler, Rajesh ReddyGain Hands-on Experience Advocating for Animals in the Animal Law Clinic
Student applications to join the Clinic this Spring Semester are open!
- EVENTS March 9: All Day
Animal Law Week
Join the Lewis & Clark Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter during this year’s annual Animal Law Week as they showcase dynamic speakers, in-depth presentations, and opportunities to network with other professionals in animal law. Some events are open to the public!
until March 13March 17: All DayComparative Animal Law Symposium
Join the Center for Animal Law Studies and co-hosts from around the world on Tuesday, March 17th, and Wednesday, March 18th, for the 4th annual Comparative Animal Law Symposium. This event is free, virtual, and open to the public.until March 18March 31: 12:10pm - 1:10pmLAW: Animal Law Curriculum Planning Event
Join CALS for an overview of next year’s animal law course offerings, animal law certificate requirements, and developments, as well as for advice on course planning and more.
April 7: 12:10pmLab Dog: Virtual Book Talk with Author, Melanie Kaplan
The Center for Animal Law Studies is delighted to welcome author Melanie D.G. Kaplan to discuss her book, Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research.
June 5: All DayInternational Aquaculture Law & Policy Symposium
Save the date for the Center for Animal Law Studies’ (CALS) inaugural International Aquaculture Law & Policy Symposium taking place on June 5, 2026, at the University of Birmingham, England.
October 16: All Day2026 Animal Law Conference
Join the Center for Animal Law Studies and the Animal Legal Defense Fund for the nation’s longest-running animal law event.
until October 18
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