Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor - Animal Law in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University
George Washington University
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Washington, D.C. United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Animal Law program at GW Law delivers an extensive array of academic and hands-on experiences for students while offering pro bono assistance to DC government agencies, animal welfare organizations, and community initiatives dedicated to enhancing animal protections. The curriculum covers current legal frameworks (encompassing laws governing pets, livestock, research subjects, entertainment animals, and wildlife across local, national, and international jurisdictions) while advocating for progressive legal changes to improve animal welfare. This initiative fosters collaboration between municipal authorities and animal protection groups at all levels, aiming to transform societal views on human-animal relationships and advance the wellbeing of all creatures.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold (or be in pursuit of) a bachelor's degree awarded by an accredited U.S. college or university or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution. Applicants must have taken the LSAT within the past five years.
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account. If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official copies prior to enrolling.
IELTS 6.0 overall, with no band score below 5.0
TOEFL Paper-based 550, Internet-based 80
PTE 53
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account. If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official copies prior to enrolling.
IELTS 6.0 overall, with no band score below 5.0
TOEFL Paper-based 550, Internet-based 80
PTE 53
Tuition
USD
35,100