Intern, Law Clerk – Animal Protection Law

Humane World for Animals

. Work closely with attorneys in the Animal Protection Law section .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research, writing, and critical thinking skills while supporting animal protection litigation and policy initiatives. Proficient in managing multiple projects with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal ResearchAnimal Protection LawLitigation SupportMicrosoft Office SuiteWestlaw and Lexis/Nexis

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchWritingCritical ThinkingLitigationRulemakingLegislative DraftingAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingProject ManagementAnimal Protection Issues

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationInitiativeFlexibilityProfessionalismJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWestlawLexis/NexisOnline Research Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor Degree

Industry Keywords

Animal ProtectionAdministrative LawEnvironmental LawComplianceRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with attorneys in the Animal Protection Law section
Research, prepare, and prosecute animal protection lawsuits in state and federal court
Prepare rulemaking petitions and comments before administrative agencies
Prepare and review federal, state, and local legislation
Provide research and drafting support for Farm Animals, Companion Animals, Wildlife & Animal Research, and Legislative Drafting & Review legal groups
Attend weekly departmental reporting and planning meetings and other relevant meetings
Support contract review, policy and compliance projects, litigation, risk management matters, and other legal operations initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a 2L or 3L law student working toward a Juris Doctor degree
Must be able to learn and follow guidelines and policies of Humane World for Animals and APL, and follow directions given by staff
Must submit required paperwork and pass a background check before being assigned
Must have a strong interest in animal protection issues, litigation, and legal research
Superior oral communication skills and exceptional legal research, writing, and critical thinking skills
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Able to take initiative and manage multiple projects and priorities while demonstrating a strong work ethic
Demonstrate flexibility and eagerness to learn and take initiative on a variety of projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel), Westlaw, and Lexis/Nexis legal research databases, and strong familiarity with the Internet and online research tools
Able to use discretion regarding confidential work
Able to maintain professionalism in attitude and appearance
Possess problem-solving capability and ability to think creatively in a solution-oriented way
Able to work well independently and use good judgment
Coursework or other experience in animal protection, administrative, or environmental law preferred
Must meet one of the following: currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university; graduated from high school or an accredited college or university within the last two years; or honorable military discharge within two years of leaving the military
Must work a minimum of 35 hours per week and commit to at least 10 weeks