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338 Animal Law

This course will examine a number of topics related to the law of animals, including various issues that arise under the laws of property, contracts, torts, and trusts and estates. It will also examine various criminal law issues and constitutional law questions. The class will consider such issues as the definition of "animal" as applicable to anti-cruelty statutes, the collection of damages for harm to animals, establishing standing for animal suits, first amendment protections, and the nuances of various federal laws.

Course Areas of Practice	Civil Litigation: Practice and Procedure Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Criminal Law and Procedure Law, Democracy, and Society
Course Type	Lecture
Learning Outcomes	Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law

Syllabi

syllabus_animal_law_spring_2018.pdf

2019

Spring 2019
	Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor	Meeting Day/Times	Room
	338.01	2	Reflective Writing Class participation	Amanda Schwoerke	W 10:30-12:20 PM	4040
This course will examine a number of topics related to the law of animals, including various issues that arise under the laws of property, contracts, torts, and trusts and estates. It will also examine various criminal law issues and constitutional law questions. The class will consider such issues as the definition of "animal" as applicable to anti-cruelty statutes, the collection of damages for harm to animals, establishing standing for animal suits, first amendment protections, and the nuances of various federal laws. Degree Requirements JD elective IntlLLM/SJD/EXC elective IntlLLM Environ Cert PIPS elective Pre/Co-requisites None Enrollment Restrictions None

2018

Spring 2018
	Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor	Meeting Day/Times	Room
	338.01	2	Reflective Writing Class participation	Amanda Schwoerke	Tu 10:30-12:20 PM	3000
This course will examine a number of topics related to the law of animals, including various issues that arise under the laws of property, contracts, torts, and trusts and estates. It will also examine various criminal law issues and constitutional law questions. The class will consider such issues as the definition of "animal" as applicable to anti-cruelty statutes, the collection of damages for harm to animals, establishing standing for animal suits, first amendment protections, and the nuances of various federal laws. Syllabus: syllabus_animal_law_spring_2018.pdf Degree Requirements JD elective IntlLLM/SJD/EXC elective IntlLLM Environ Cert PIPS elective Pre/Co-requisites None Enrollment Restrictions None

2017

Spring 2017
	Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor	Meeting Day/Times	Room
	338.01	2	Research paper option, 25+ pages Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages Class participation	Amanda Schwoerke	W 10:30-12:20 PM	3000
This course will examine a number of topics related to the law of animals, including various issues that arise under the laws of property, contracts, torts, and trusts and estates. It will also examine various criminal law issues and constitutional law questions. The class will consider such issues as the definition of "animal" as applicable to anti-cruelty statutes, the collection of damages for harm to animals, establishing standing for animal suits, first amendment protections, and the nuances of various federal laws. Degree Requirements JD elective JD SRWP IntlLLM/SJD/EXC elective IntlLLM Environ Cert Pre/Co-requisites None Enrollment Restrictions None

2016

Spring 2016
	Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor	Meeting Day/Times	Room
	338.01	2		Marilyn Forbes Phillips	Tu 1:45-3:35 PM	4044
This course will examine a number of topics related to the law of animals, including various issues that arise under the laws of property, contracts, torts, and trusts and estates. It will also examine various criminal law issues and constitutional law questions. The class will consider such issues as the definition of "animal" as applicable to anti-cruelty statutes, the doctrines of strict liability and negligence related to injuries caused by animals, the collection of damages for harm to animals, establishing standing for animal suits, first amendment protections, and the nuances of various federal laws. A paper is required. Degree Requirements JD elective JD SRWP IntlLLM/SJD/EXC elective Pre/Co-requisites None Enrollment Restrictions None

*Please note that this information is for planning purposes only, and should not be relied upon for the schedule for a given semester. Faculty leaves and sabbaticals, as well as other curriculum considerations, will sometimes affect when a course may be offered.