Conduct research and draft memoranda regarding regulatory matters relevant to animals exploited on factory farms, in puppy mills, in entertainment, and in laboratories.
Assist in drafting regulatory comments and petitions for rulemaking.
Draft Freedom of Information Act and state public records requests, analyze responses to these requests, and draft appeals, when necessary.
Assist TRAP with gathering data for its database of information concerning animal-abusing industries and in creating spreadsheets tracking entities and numbers of species used in animal exploiting industries.
Conduct factual research in support of TRAP’s work and draft regulatory complaints against target entities.

Experience as a rising 3L (will have completed their 2L year or part-time equivalent prior to summer 2026) or LLM student at an ABA accredited law school.
Eligibility to work in the United States.
A sincere interest in animal protection.
Superior legal research and writing skills, including the ability to tailor voice and style to various audiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude and ability to work cooperatively with others and function well in a mission-driven, team-oriented work environment.
Willingness to accept a variety of assignments within the expanding field of animal law.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and remotely.
Ability to use discretion, keeping in mind the confidential and emotional aspects of our work.
Access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Suite.
Familiarity with animal law is preferred.

Transparency and Regulatory Affairs Program Clerkship

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