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ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND – SUMMER 2017 LITIGATION PROGRAM CLERKSHIP [DEADLINE: NOV. 15, 2016]
Law clerks will be closely supervised and trained by top experts in animal law. Clerks will complete legal research, work with ALDF’s litigation department in developing new cases, and learn how to prepare pleadings in cases currently handled by ALDF. The primary focus of this clerkship is on civil animal law issues, but there will be exposure to criminal anti-cruelty cases as well.
Who: Open to 2L students only (rising 3Ls)
Where: Cotati, CA office
When: Full-time, during summer 2017, for a period of 3 months (approximately 12 weeks) with a flexible starting date (dependent upon the student’s schedule)
Requirements: The successful applicant must have a sincere interest in animal protection and be willing to accept a variety of assignments within the expanding field of animal law.
Students must apply for either the Criminal Justice Program Clerkship or the Litigation Program Clerkship. Applications submitted to both programs will not be considered.
Submission components: (1) Application form; (2) cover letter; (3) resume (including 2-3 professional references); and (4) transcript
*Please consolidate application materials into 1 PDF
- Send to: wcromwell@aldf.org OR via mail:
Animal Legal Defense Fund
ALDF Litigation Program Legal Clerkship
525 E. Cotati Ave
Cotati, CA 94931
Attention – Wendy Cromwell
Complete details: Available @ aldf.org/resources/animal-law-events-opportunities/clerkships-internships-fellowships/?id=2645
Contact: Wendy Cromwell @ wcromwell@aldf.org
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