Antwerp, Belgium

Animal Law, Rights and Representation

when 3 July 2023 - 7 July 2023
language English
duration 1 week
credits 3 EC
fee EUR 375

The Summer School Animal Law, Rights and Representation offers an intensive programme of 5 days of lectures on different aspects of animal (rights) law. Students will dive into the emerging field of animal rights law from a transnational perspective. They will be familiarized with the basics of animal rights law, get to know about issues concerning the representation of animals in court, and study the transnational aspects of the law addressing animals. Moreover, they will get the chance to interact with practitioners and animal law scholars that will give guest lectures during the course, amongst which Sean and Raffael of the Cambridge Centre of Animal Rights Law. The aim is to give a comprehensive overview of the relevant theories and laws addressing animals, including supranational, international, and national perspectives. Participants successfully completing the course will have a strong basis in animal rights law for their further careers.

Target group

Third Bachelor and Master Students in Law. Participants should have at least completed 2 full years of education in a relevant field of study.

Fee info

EUR 375: Students

The fee includes lectures, course materials, coffee breaks, a closing ceremony and social activities. It does not include accommodation, meals or travel arrangements.
EUR 750: Others

The fee includes lectures, course materials, coffee breaks, a closing ceremony and social activities. It does not include accommodation, meals or travel arrangements.