Juris Doctor- Animal Law

University of San Francisco

Animal law is a growing, dynamic field that encompasses and intersects with many other areas of the law, including property law, tort, constitutional law, food law, and environmental law. Become an agent of change with the University of San Francisco's new animal law program.The field of animal law tackles difficult practical questions about how to regulate the use of animals in major commercial sectors, as well as theoretical questions about animals' legal status and what our legal system owes animals as a matter of justice. USF’s animal law program instructs students on how the legal system deals with the mistreatment and neglect of the billions of animals in factory farms, research labs, puppy mills, and roadside zoos.As an animal law practitioner, you have your choice of rewarding and meaningful career options, whether you directly serve clients, make change through legislation, or work for any number of agencies.