ICARE Presents: "Contemporary Issues in Animal Rights Law" Online Course
Animal Rights Law: an innovative and dynamic area of legal study that is rarely offered in academic institutions worldwide.
Today, we are excited to share about our upcoming online course—Contemporary Issues in Animal Rights Law!
Animal Rights Law is an innovative and dynamic area of legal study that is rarely offered in academic institutions worldwide. Our course combines insightful academic theory with hands-on advocacy and litigation skills, empowering students to effect substantial change in this evolving realm.
What are the details for this course?
Date and Time: Live classes will be taught on Saturdays from 11 January to 1 March 2025 from 4 pm to 7 pm CE. The evaluation will take place on 22-23 March 2025.
Modalities: The course will be taught in English on Google Classrooms. All materials will be made available in advance of the course.
Duration: The course lasts 9 weeks, with 3 hours of class per week for 8 weeks. Participants will have a 3-week break to work on their research presentations, followed by an evaluation week planned for the fourth weekend of March.
Cost: €200, with scholarship options available. You can make your payment via bank transfer or PayPal.
Where can I find more information?
You can watch our introductory video and/or scroll down for more information. Our course booklet is available for download here.
How can I sign up?
You can sign up here: www.icare-animals.org/ciarl-course (we have 2 spots left).
Why are you offering this course?
An online course provides a unique opportunity to explore this exciting new field. Unlike traditional university courses that often only cover legislation related to animal welfare, this course offers a broader perspective. It provides practical skills and training in advocacy, communication, and research, essential for anyone passionate about Animal Rights Law.
This discipline calls for specific knowledge and skills, which the course proposes to help participants build throughout the programme to be optimally positioned in their studies, academic research, advocacy, the job market, and volunteering.
Who is this for?
The online course in Animal Rights Law is designed for students, legal professionals, researchers, and animal advocates looking to expand their knowledge and impact in the field. It covers legal and ethical issues and provides practical skills for addressing challenges in Animal Rights Law from an interdisciplinary, comparative, and global perspective.
PhD students from various disciplines will find the course's integration of legal principles enriching for their research.
Law students will gain specialised knowledge, preparing them for potential careers in animal rights advocacy or legal practice.
Academics and researchers will benefit from the course's interdisciplinary approach, fostering collaborative and innovative research.
Legal practitioners will gain advanced insights into the intricacies of Animal Rights Law, keeping them updated on current legal trends and equipping them to advocate for animal interests, rights, and welfare in legal contexts.
Policymakers and government officials will better understand the complexities and implications of animal rights and welfare legislation. They will learn to create and enforce animal rights and welfare laws that balance societal, ethical, and legal considerations.
Animal rights advocates and NGO workers will gain critical insights into the legal aspects of animal rights and welfare. The course provides valuable resources and strategies for effective animal rights advocacy, policy influence, and legal engagement.
Individuals considering a career change can explore new pathways in Animal Rights Law through this comprehensive overview of legal challenges and opportunities within the field.
Activists dedicated to animal protection will become better equipped to effect change, influence policy, and engage with legal processes more informedly and impactfully.
Where can I find more information about the course?
You can watch our introductory video and/or scroll down for more information. Our course booklet is available for download here.
How can I sign up?
You can sign up here: www.icare-animals.org/ciarl-course (we have 2 spots left):