While the expansion of animal law curriculum is an important reflection of the growth of the field, and animal law coures provide a great opportunity for students to learn from experts in the field, there are many courses that provide the foundation for effective advocacy.
Animal Law is based on traditional areas of law with those courses offered at every law school. It is best for students to take a broad range of courses, including bar courses and those in other areas of law. In addition to substantive courses, it is important to gain practical skills through clinics, internships, and externships.
The following tracks are based on Lewis & Clark's offerings, but may be adapted to other school's curriculum. Please contact NCAL if you would like assistance.
Federal Litigation/Wildlife Law Track
Animal Law (summer class preferred)
Animal Law Seminar
Endangered Species Act Seminar
Environmental Law
Wildlife Law
Administrative Law
Agriculture Law
Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Environmental Litigation
Evidence
Federal Courts
Pacific Salmon Seminar
Public Lands
Supreme Court Seminar
Water Law
Animal Law Clinic
Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center (PEAC)
Environmental/Animal Law Moot Court
NAAC: Animal Law Moot Court Competition
Environmental Litigation
Advanced Legal Writing
Advanced Legal Research
Trial Advocacy
International Animal Law Track
Animal Law (summer class preferred)
Animal Law Seminar
Administrative Law
Environmental Law
Endangered Species Act Seminar
International Environmental Law
Ocean and Coastal Law
Public International Law
Trade and the Environment
International Environmental Law Project (IELP)
Civil Litigation Track
Animal Law (fall class preferred)
Animal Law Seminar
Agriculture Law
Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Evidence
Family Law
Property Law
Remedies
Torts
Torts II
Advanced Torts Seminar
Wills & Trusts
Animal Law Clinic
Clinic
Mock Trial
NAAC: Closing Argument and Mock Trial Competitions
Oregon Pleading and Practice
Trial Advocacy
Advanced Trial Lawyer Seminar
Advanced Legal Writing
Advanced Legal Research
Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Criminal/Enforcement Track
Animal Law (fall class preferred)
Animal Law Seminar
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
Evidence
Victims in Criminal Procedure
Crime Victim Litigation Law Clinic
Criminal Law Clinical Internship Seminar (District Attorney/Public Defender)
NAAC: Closing Argument and Mock Trial Competitions
Trial Advocacy
Advanced Trial Lawyer Seminar
Policy Track
Animal Law (summer class preferred)
Animal Law Seminar
Administrative Law
Agriculture Law
Healthlaw: Bioethics
Legal Regulations/Political Process
Local Government Law
Nonprofit Law Seminar
Animal Law Clinic
NAAC: Legislative Drafting & Lobbying Competition
Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Sample LL.M. Schedule
Fall:
Environmental Law
Graduate Environmental Law Seminar
Animal Law
Animal Law Clinic
One additional class based on interest areas above.
Spring:
Administrative Law
Animal Law Seminar (every other year)
Animal Law Clinic
Wildlife Law
One additional course from interest areas above.
