Litigation Program Clerkship

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🕒 September 15

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $20 / hour

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1979

⚖️ Legal

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

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Animal Legal Defense Fund is a nonprofit organization acting as the legal voice for animals, focusing on protecting them from harm through litigation, legislation, and advocacy. They file high-impact lawsuits to protect animals, provide free legal assistance and training to prosecutors, and support legislation for better animal protection. Additionally, they offer resources and opportunities for law students and professionals to advance in the field of animal law. ALDF also focuses on various issues, including animal cruelty in research, captive animals, companion animals, and wildlife protection.

📋 Description

• Conduct legal and factual research • Prepare legal and other written work products • Work with Animal Legal Defense Fund attorneys to develop new civil cases • Participate in Litigation Program meetings with attorneys • Attend hearings, oral arguments, and other events throughout the summer when possible • Complete assignments across a variety of animal law issues and areas of law • Participate in scheduled networking and engagement activities • Work on projects that further the program’s current work and advance the organization’s mission and goals

🎯 Requirements

• Current 2L (or part-time program equivalent) or LLM student at an ABA accredited law school • Eligibility to work in the United States • Sincere interest in animal advocacy • Superior legal research and writing skills, including ability to tailor voice and style to various audiences • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Positive attitude and ability to work cooperatively in a mission-driven, team-oriented work environment • Willingness to accept a variety of assignments within the expanding field of animal law • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills • Ability to work independently and remotely • Ability to use discretion, keeping in mind confidential and emotional aspects of the work • Access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Suite • Familiarity with animal law preferred • Personal United States address required • Must work primarily from the personal United States address

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid holidays • Academic credit may be available for approved externships, determined by the law school • Pro bono credits or public interest stipends may be available for student volunteer positions • Opportunity to work remotely • Training by experts in animal law • Networking and engagement activities across the organization • Attendance at hearings, oral arguments, and other events may be encouraged

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