Application Guide
How to Apply for Internship
at Djurens Rätt
🏢 About Djurens Rätt
Djurens Rätt is Sweden's largest animal rights organization, uniquely focused on political advocacy and systemic change for animals rather than just rescue operations. Working here means contributing to legislative campaigns, public awareness initiatives, and direct actions that challenge animal exploitation industries. This is an opportunity to join a movement-driven organization that values both grassroots activism and strategic policy work.
About This Role
This internship involves completing a LIA (Lärande i Arbete) period where you'll work on tailored projects matching your interests with organizational needs across different units. You'll gain practical experience in animal rights advocacy while contributing to real campaigns, research, or outreach efforts. The role is impactful because you'll directly support Sweden's leading animal rights organization during critical legislative and public awareness initiatives.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning check-ins with your supervisor via video call, researching Swedish animal welfare legislation for an upcoming campaign, collaborating remotely with team members on advocacy materials, and possibly attending a local event or protest if near an office location. You'll balance project work with learning about organizational operations through virtual meetings and shared documents.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Djurens Rätt Is Looking For
- Demonstrates genuine passion for animal rights with specific knowledge of Swedish animal welfare legislation or current campaigns
- Possesses fluent Swedish language skills sufficient for professional communication, report writing, and potential public engagement
- Can articulate clear, specific areas of interest (e.g., corporate outreach, political lobbying, vegan advocacy, investigation work) that align with Djurens Rätt's strategic priorities
- Shows understanding of the organization's dual approach combining direct action with political advocacy
📝 Tips for Applying to Djurens Rätt
Explicitly mention which of Djurens Rätt's current campaigns or focus areas (factory farming, fur industry, animal testing) most aligns with your interests
Include specific examples of how you've engaged with animal rights issues previously, even if through volunteering, studies, or personal advocacy
Address the remote work aspect while demonstrating understanding of the organization's physical presence in Stockholm, Göteborg, or Malmö
Tailor your project suggestions to match both your interests and the organization's 2024 strategic priorities visible on their website
Write your application in Swedish to immediately demonstrate language proficiency, even if the job posting is in English
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your specific connection to Djurens Rätt's mission and which of their campaigns resonates most with you", "Clear description of 2-3 potential project areas you'd like to work on during the internship", 'How your location (even if remote) could facilitate participation in local events or office collaborations', 'Examples demonstrating your Swedish language proficiency in professional or academic contexts']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Djurens Rätt's current priority campaigns and recent political achievements
- → The organization's stance on specific issues like the fur farming ban implementation
- → Key staff members and organizational structure to understand where your internship might fit
- → Recent media coverage or controversies involving the organization to understand public perception
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Generic statements about 'loving animals' without demonstrating understanding of animal rights versus animal welfare
- Failing to propose specific project ideas despite this being explicitly requested in requirements
- Applying in English only when Swedish proficiency is a stated requirement
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!