Dear Law Students,

Save the Date for the 2020 Animal Law Conference & Student Convention!

This year’s Animal Law Conference: Impacts on Animals in a Changing Climate will be on October 23-25, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Conference is co-presented by the Animal Legal Defense Fund and the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School. Registration for student chapter members opens May 1, with general registration opening May 15.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Convention will be Friday, October 23. Join us for an opportunity to meet fellow student chapter members, receive career advice from leaders in the animal law field, and get inspired for the weekend ahead. Registration opens May 1.

Summer Clerkships

 The Animal Legal Defense Fund is hiring clerks for the summer!

In-House Legal Clerkship

Legislative Affairs Program Clerkship

Tiger King: Questions Answered Webinar

There are currently more tigers living in captivity in the United States than there are left in the wild. In many states, it is perfectly legal to keep a tiger in your home or backyard. Tiger cubs are being bred and exploited at an alarming rate to fuel the cruel cub petting industry. Learn more about the current and pending laws surrounding private ownership and roadside zoos like the ones featured in Tiger King in this webinar.

Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships

Apply for a scholarship! The Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships are available to Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter members and are awarded based upon demonstrated commitment to our mission, “to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system." Applications are now due May 4.