We are often asked by students how to make the greatest impact for animals with their careers. They are frequently considering paths such as becoming animal lawyers or activists. This is in part due to the recent large growth in animal law as an academic discipline (Townsend, 2013) and the gaining popularity of activism, such as Extinction Rebellion.
While peaceful activism may have its place, and animal law is the right path for those who love the study and practice of law, academically there are a myriad of options for those wishing to incorporate animal ethics into their discipline. Our work begins from the premise that to change the world for animals, you need to change people's ideas about animals. To that end, we suggest that students continue in the academic field they are passionate about but also bring animal ethics into their research.
Admittedly, this can be easier...
