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                Externship / Student Volunteer, Pro Bono Program (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027)
                Externship / Student Volunteer, Pro Bono Program (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027)
                Animal Legal Defense FundRemote (US)
                Animal welfare
                Internship
                Volunteer
                Part-time
                1 week ago
                Remote (US)
                1 week ago
                Animal welfare
                Internship
                Volunteer
                Part-time
                Deadline
                2026-06-15
                Routes to impact
                Skill-building & building career capital
                Testing your fit for a certain career path
                Description
                The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering law students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in animal law through its Pro Bono Program externships and student volunteer positions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
                • Focus area - research and projects spanning animal law topics including housing issues, animal custody disputes, dangerous dog designations, tort law, and property-related animal issues
                • Format - fully remote, part-time (5–15 hours/week); fall term runs approximately September 1 – December 1, 2026, and spring term January 15 – April 15, 2027
                • Eligibility - rising 2L, rising 3L, or LLM students at ABA-accredited law schools with strong legal research and writing skills and a sincere interest in animal protection
                • Compensation - uncompensated; students may receive academic credit or pro bono hours through their law school
                Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the deadline is June 15, 2026. Questions can be directed to klevenda@aldf.org.
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