285.62 sec. 001 - Animal Law (Fall 2025)
Instructor: Bruce A Wagman (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 2
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
Tu 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Location: Law 113
From August 19, 2025
To December 01, 2025
Course End: December 01, 2025
Class Number: 33122
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 24
As of: 05/13 04:41 PM
This course presents a survey of the historical and current status of this rapidly developing specialty. In brief, animal law encompasses all areas of the law in which the nature -- legal, social or biological -- of nonhuman animals is an important factor. It is an objective and logical specialization of a challenging area -- one with a growing number of cases and laws, increasing public and practical interest, and significantly different historical, legal and philosophical foundations than most other courses. Topics covered include animal cruelty, animals as property, systemic discrimination against humans and animals, tort claims regarding animals, farm animals, animals in entertainment, and federal legal issues that impact animals, including the First Amendment, Commerce Clause, Article III standing, and numerous federal animal protection laws. The course combines current events regarding ongoing animal law cases and a survey of the development and current state of the animal law field.
Exam Notes: (TH/P) Take-home Final Exam, or Paper: students option
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 4 hours
Course Category: Social Justice and Public Interest
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