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Overview
Course Description
Students of the Animal Law, Rights and Representation course from University of Antwerp 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 the directors of the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law. The aim is to give a comprehensive and critical 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.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- be able to understand the theoretical basis of animal (rights) law
- have insight in aspects of legal problem solving in legal cases involving animals, such as identification and legal qualification of relevant facts, selection and interpretation of the applicable law and identification of interests involved;
- have insight in the difficulties of representing animals in court
- have insight in the development of animal law across the traditional national boundaries of legal systems;
- be able to understand societal challenges posed by contemporary animal problems in a global world.
- develop a critical perspective on the existing law addressing animals
Audience
Third Bachelor and Master Students in Law. Participants should have at least completed 2 full years of education in a relevant field of study.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Antwerpen, Belgium
Disciplines
International Law Animal ScienceWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Third Bachelor and Master Students in Law. Participants should have at least completed 2 full years of education in a relevant field of study.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents420 EUR / full≈ 420 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals420 EUR / full≈ 420 EUR / full
Additional Details
- Students: €420
- Professionals: €600
Living costs
Antwerpen
Belgium
787 - 1230 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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