About the Role

Law students work as integral members of the Litigation Program team on projects that advance ALDF’s civil litigation work. Clerks conduct legal and factual research, prepare legal documents, and work with ALDF attorneys to develop new civil cases. 35 hours/week for 10 weeks.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct legal and factual research across a variety of animal law issues
• Draft legal documents (motions, memos) in support of ongoing and developing civil matters
• Work directly with Litigation Program attorneys
• Attend hearings, oral arguments, and other events throughout the summer
• Participate in networking and engagement activities with ALDF staff and other clerks

Requirements

• Current 2L (or part-time equivalent) or LLM student at an ABA-accredited law school
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Superior legal research and writing skills
• Sincere interest in animal advocacy
• Familiarity with animal law preferred

How to Apply

Apply via Paylocity. Required: resume, cover letter, 2–3 professional references, law school transcript (unofficial acceptable), and original writing sample. Questions: klevenda@aldf.org. Deadline: 20 November 2026.

About the Organisation

The Animal Legal Defense Fund's mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. The Animal Legal Defense Fund accomplishes this mission by filing high-impact lawsuits to protect animals from harm, providing free legal assistance and training to prosecutors to assure that animal abusers are held accountable for their crimes, supporting tough animal protection legislation and fighting legislation harmful to animals, and providing resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the emerging field of animal law.