Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Dr Jessica Horton
Lecturer
Jessica is a Lecturer at Leeds Law School.
Jessica graduated from De Montfort University with her LLB in 2017. After graduating she worked as a Judicial Assistant for a District Judge and Recorder within the Civil and Family Court, before returning to De Montfort University as a Lecturer in Law.
In 2022 she graduated from Northumbria University having completed her PhD in Law. Prior to joining Leeds Law School Jessica worked for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs as a Companion Animal Welfare Policy Advisor.
Research Interests
Jessica's research interests centre around Animal Law, in which she completed her PhD. Her thesis explored the legal and moral status of service dogs in England and Wales. She is particularly interested in the development of policy and legislation, using empirical research methods to inform her research.
PhD Supervision
Jessica welcomes prospective PhD students within the following areas of research:
- Animal Law and Policy
If you are a prospective student who would like to speak to Jessica about PhD supervision, please contact Jessica by email.
Ask Me About
- Animal Law and Policy
- Law