preLaw - Back To School 2008 - (Page 36) specialties ANIMAL LAW What is animal law? Animal law is based on every traditional area of law and the way animal issues intersect with traditional areas of law. The subjects of animal laws include companion animals, wildlife, captive animals and animals used for ente entertainment, in research, and for food and foo food production. Animal laws are found on lo local, state, national and international levels. M Many animal lawyers work in the administ trative law arena, commenting on or challe lenging agency rules and regulations on the loc state and federal level. One of the larglocal, est h hurdles in animal law today is the issue of standing. Most laws were written to protect people standin or their property, and the aggrieved party has the ability to raise these wrongs within the legal system. With animal issues, the wronged party—an animal or animals—are not able to bring legal actions on their own behalf. For more information on the field of animal law go to The National Center for Animal Law site hosted by Lewis & Clark Law School. Q: How to people enter the field of animal law? A: ( Q Q&A with Marilyn Forbes, attorney in Raleigh who teaches an animal law course at Duke w University School of Law U ) The field of animal law is a growing area. The fascinating part about animal law is the breadth of issues that are involved. A law student can envision working for the great non-profits like the Animal Legal Defense Fund, PETA and the Humane Society of the United States. There is a tremendous variety that a student can do. A student can also specialize in the area of animal protection and animal research, which would involve patent issues. A lot of people interested in animal law can decide to do pro bono work in the field to balance any interests. It is the most rewarding experience I’ve had in practicing law. It’s a serious and important issue. IN DECIDING WHICH LAW SCHOOL TO ATTEND, CONSIDERTHIS: Quinnipiac University School of Law ranks among the top 100 law schools in such categories as full-time student LSAT scores (median – 158); admission acceptance rates; student/faculty ratio (11:1); and employment rates after graduation. Not to mention, we offer merit scholarships ranging from $3,000 to full tuition. Before you decide which school to attend, make sure you review the facts. To learn more, visit law.quinnipiac.edu, email ladm@quinnipiac.edu or call 1-800-462-1944. LAW.QUINNIPIAC.EDU HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT 36 preLaw http://law.quinnipiac.edu http://law.quinnipiac.edu http://law.quinnipiac.edu
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