Protecting Animals
Even as society increasingly recognizes animals as sentient beings, the laws determining their treatment continue to vary radically. Ensuring the protection of all animals is at the heart of our Animal Law Program at the Center for Animal Law Studies.
We are committed to training the next generation of animal law attorneys and advancing animal protection in the United States and around the world.
The following stories illustrate our work this year—and how donors are critical to these efforts.
Protecting Animals
Thought Leadership in Animal Law
First Online Animal Law LLM
Animal Law Litigation Clinic
More Stories
From the Dean
Speaking with students is one of my favorite parts of being dean. At Lewis & Clark Law School, I’ve discovered a rare and powerful combination: students who pair fierce dedication to their mission with deep collaboration and a genuine commitment to each other’s success.
A Decade of Dedication:
Professor Lydia Pallas Loren’s Work on the Landmark Restatement of Copyright.
Legal Expertise Supports Migratory Species
Professors Chris Wold and Erica Lyman facilitated a workshop with CMS Parties to discuss the legal contours of some of the treaty’s most important provisions.
Beyond the Bar
Most graduates of law school go on to practice law, working in law firms or providing legal counsel to organizations and businesses. Yet, for some, the lessons of law apply more broadly, and the outcome of their law school education has been a surprising and successful career outside of law. Here are just a few of our alums who followed an alternative route.