Hosts

Global Research Network

The Global Research Network Think Tank is delighted to be a host for the World Moot on International Law and Animal Rights. Our Programme on Animals & Biodiversity is run by academics from around the world, undertaking deep dives into some of most pressing concerns around human-animal relations today. We support early career academics to publish, connect, and access funding opportunities, and welcome all academics and policy experts to join and collaborate with us.

Center for Animal Law Studies, Lewis & Clark Law School (Prospective Host for 2026)

The Center for Animal Law Studies (CALS) at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, USA, represents the epicenter of animal law education worldwide. Founded in 2008, CALS has advanced numerous firsts in the field. Today, it is home to: the world's first animal law program; the first legal journal dedicated exclusively to animal law (the Animal Law Review), the first animal law student organization (the Lewis & Clark Animal Legal Defense Fund), the world's longest-running animal law conference, and the world's first Dean of Animal Law.

Animal Law & Policy Institute, Vermont Law & Graduate School

Host for 2024

Vermont Law and Graduate School's Animal Law and Policy Institute trains tomorrow's animal advocacy leaders to advance animals' legal status through education, scholarship, policy development, community engagement, and litigation. Engaging with advocacy organizations, communities, journalists, and policymakers, the Institute serves as a resource hub for animal law and policy issues.

George Washington Law, The George Washington University

Host for 2025

The Animal Law program at GW Law provides an exceptionally broad range of educational and practical opportunities for law students while also providing pro bono services and support to the District of Columbia government, animal advocacy organizations, and community groups working to strengthen the protection of animals. GW Law offers instruction both in existing law (including the law affecting companion animals; animals used for food, research, and entertainment; and wild animals at the state, federal, and international levels) and in the promotion of animal protection and welfare through legal reform. The program also works to build bridges between local government and local and national animal advocacy organizations to support these entities in their efforts to change the perception of the relationship between human and non-human animals within our society and to improve the lives of animals.

Faculty of Law, University of Chile

Host for 2024

The University of Chile School of Law provides a vanguard education with a strong public vocation, based on academic excellence, academic freedom and pluralism, training people to serve in the various legal professions, as well as in other areas of development, such as politics, diplomacy, philosophy, history and literature.

Global Environmental Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of the Western Cape

Host for 2024

The University of the Western Cape's Global Environmental Law Centre (GELC) is delighted to be a host for the World Moot on International Law and Animal Rights. Based at the Faculty of Law, and affiliated to the Department of Public Law and Jurisprudence, we strive for globally impactful research, teaching and knowledge exchange in a wide range of interconnected areas of global environmental law and governance.

Helsinki Animal Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki

Host for 2024

The Helsinki Animal Law Centre operates under the auspices of the University of Helsinki Faculty of Law. Originating in the research project Animals under a Welfarist Regime (ANIWERE, 2019-2024) which sought to uncover the foundations and general principles of animal law, the Centre brings together scholars and other people interested in animal law as well as organizing monthly seminars and other events on animal law, such as the Helsinki Animal Law Conference.

Animals, Nature & Society Research Cluster, Centre for Human Rights, Birmingham City University, School of Law, Birmingham City University

Host for 2025

Birmingham City University's College of Law, Social and Criminal Justice hosts a cluster of researchers working on Law, Nature and Society. This cluster includes various academic staff and PhD students researching, teaching, and working to impact policy development on animal law at a domestic, regional and international level.

Faculty of Law Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek

Host for 2024

Faculty of Law Osijek was founded in 1975 and is one of the oldest components of the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek. The Faculty's mission is to attain excellence in scientific research and teaching processes with the aim of continuous development and advancement of activities in all of its constituent units and in lifelong learning, providing students with knowledge and skills that meet the challenges of modern society.

Animal Law Centre, National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University

Host for 2024

The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) was established in 1998 by a Statute of the State of Andhra Pradesh. Since its inception, the University has been home to vital conversations on law and justice. NALSAR is also home to the Animal Law Centre (ALC). ALC is India's 1st Research centre for Animal law and policy at #NALSAR University of Law in collaboration with @hsi_india, @pfa.official and @fishwelfare NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University

Host for 2025

Established in 2009, O.P. Jindal Global University ('JGU') is recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is also ranked the No. 1 Private University in India in the Q.S. World University Rankings 2023. Through its interdisciplinary curriculum, O.P. Jindal Global University offers a comprehensive education that transcends traditional boundaries and prepares students for a rapidly evolving world.