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Animal Law Attorney

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April 29, 2024 4 minute read

Animal law attorneys advocate for the rights and welfare of animals. They may work for animal welfare organizations, private law firms, or government agencies. Animal law attorneys handle a variety of cases, including animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment; animal rights; and animal ownership disputes.

Education and Training

To become an animal law attorney, you will need to earn a bachelor's degree, followed by a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. While in law school, you can take courses in animal law, animal welfare, and environmental law. You may also want to participate in animal law clinics or internships to gain practical experience.

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Salaries for Animal Law Attorney

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$75,000

$101,000

$132,000

$101,000

San Francisco

$95,000

$125,000

$168,000

$125,000

Seattle

$107,000

$143,000

$194,000

$143,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$75,000

$101,000

$132,000

$101,000

San Francisco

$95,000

$125,000

$168,000

$125,000

Seattle

$107,000

$143,000

$194,000

$143,000

Austin

$92,000

$113,000

$138,000

$113,000

Toronto

$57,000

$68,000

$91,000

$68,000

London

£60,000

£85,000

£120,000

£85,000

Paris

€36,000

€46,000

€61,000

€46,000

Berlin

€75,000

€89,000

€98,000

€89,000

Tel Aviv

₪49,800

₪58,700

₪68,600

₪58,700

Singapore

S$8,000

S$12,000

S$14,000

S$12,000

Beijing

¥182,000

¥310,000

¥450,000

¥310,000

Shanghai

¥222,000

¥299,000

¥423,000

¥299,000

Bengalaru

₹462,000

₹723,000

₹840,000

₹723,000

Delhi

₹152,000

₹260,000

₹430,000

₹260,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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