Animal Law Concentration

Overview

Law students who successfully complete an Animal Law Concentration will have the knowledge and skills necessary to feel confident pursuing a career in animal law and policy. In addition, they will have the opportunity to highlight their interest in the field to prospective employers.

This concentration requires a minimum of 14 credits of coursework in the area of animal law. Students are required to earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all courses counted towards the concentration in animal law. JD students must submit a declaration form by the end of their 4th semester. 

Required Courses

• ANM5307 Animals and the Law 
• ANM5422 Animal Welfare Law 
• ANM7333 Animal Law and Ethics

Students earning an online Hybrid J.D. follow the animal law pathway.