Litigation Program Clerkships

Summer law clerkship program training law students in animal protection litigation and legal advocacy.
- Conduct legal and factual research, draft documents, and develop civil cases protecting animals under supervision of experienced attorneys.
- Participate in Litigation Program meetings, hearings, and oral arguments; network across the organization.
- Current 2L or LLM student at ABA-accredited law school with strong legal research and writing skills.
- Superior communication, organizational abilities, and sincere interest in animal advocacy required.
- 10-week remote position at 35 hours/week starting June 2027; $20/hour.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is an animal law advocacy organisation that aims to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.