Filed under: SALDF | Tags: ALDF, Animal Legal Defense Fund, National Animal Law Competitions, update
First, ALDF has just released our 2009 State Animal Protection Laws Rankings, including “the five best states to be an animal abuser.” To find out how your state ranks, visit our website and download the state rankings map or the full report.
I also wanted to give you an update on the 2010 National Animal Law Competitions taking place at Harvard Law School in February. Registration is now FULL for the Closing Argument and Legislative Drafting and Lobbying Competitions, but there are still two team spots open in the Appellate Moot Court Competition. Sign up your team today!
In addition to the National Animal Law Competitions, don’t forget to mark your calendars for ALDF’s Future of Animal Law Conference , about which I circulated an announcement earlier this week. If you are in Minnesota, save the date for the 5th Annual Animal Law Conference organized by the MSBA’s Animal Law Section and William Mitchell College of Law.
Interested in a great opportunity to write about an animal law topic and potentially earn a cash prize? The New York State Bar Association Committee on Animal Law is accepting submissions for its Third Annual Student Writing Competition. The deadline is June 2010.
Finally, Compassion Over Killing (COK) is accepting applications for unpaid interns for summer 2010:
Compassion Over Killing (COK) is seeking Litigation Interns for Summer, 2010 (unpaid). COK is a national nonprofit (501(c)(3)) animal advocacy organization, based in Washington, D.C. Working to end animal abuse since 1995, COK focuses on ending and preventing cruelty to animals in agriculture.
The Summer Litigation Interns will work on litigation projects aimed at protecting farmed animals; most of these projects are plaintiffs’ litigation. These projects will likely employ a variety of legal theories, relating to areas such as state criminal cruelty laws, false advertising and unfair competition laws, tort liability, environmental protection laws, administrative law, tax, and corporate law. The interns will have opportunities to research new projects as well as assist heavily with ongoing projects. They will work closely with Compassion Over Killing’s general counsel.
Excellent research and writing skills are required. In addition, the Litigation Intern should be interested in exploring novel approaches to protecting animals through litigation. Candidates with a background and interest in animal protection are preferred, although it is not required. Interested law students should apply with cover letter, resume, writing sample, list of three references, and law school transcript to Compassion Over Killing, c/o Cheryl Leahy, General Counsel, P.O. Box 9773, Washington, D.C. 20016, or cleahy@cok.net.
Happy Holidays!
Nicole R. Pallotta, Ph.D.
Student Liaison
Animal Law Program
Animal Legal Defense Fund
www.aldf.org
Skip the store crowds this year and get a jump on your holiday shopping from the comfort of your home – all while benefiting the lives of animals in need. What better way to celebrate the season than to give gifts that give back? Check out these gift ideas that are sure to please your friends and family this holiday. When has holiday shopping ever been so easy and for such a good cause?
Filed under: SALDF | Tags: ALDF, conference, event, Harvard Law School, Massachusetts, The Future of Animal Law Conference
The Future of Animal Law Conference
April 9-11, 2009
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Attorneys, law students, professors, and activists from around the world will convene at Harvard Law School for ALDF’s “Future of Animal Law” conference, April 9-11, 2010, to explore vital issues relative to animal law and activism. Sponsored by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, this is a conference you don’t want to miss!
Find more information here.
Filed under: SALDF | Tags: 2010, Adam, ALDF, cat, mascot, National Justice for Animals Week, nomination
Now Accepting Nominations for National Justice for Animals Week 2010!
Has your prosecutor or other local law enforcement official taken a strong stand against animal cruelty, or won real justice for animal victims of a crime? Let us know! Submit your nominations for who should be honored during the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s second annual National Justice for Animals Week, February 21-27, 2010!
Make a nomination!
Watch a video of Adam, a spunky black cat who survived a vicious attack when he was 8-weeks-old, and who was the mascot for National Justice for Animals Week 2009.
Filed under: SALDF | Tags: ALDF, ALDF Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship, ALDF David Reuben Legal Clerkship, clerk, clerkship, Defenders of Wildlife, jobs
ALDF Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships (2010-11)
Scholarships are available to second and third year Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) members and will be awarded based upon demonstrated commitment to ALDF’s mission, “to advance the interests and protect the lives of animals through the legal system.” Application deadline is March 5, 2010. Click here for more information, including how to apply.
ALDF David Reuben Legal Clerkship – summer 2010 (paid)
(Cotati, CA & Portland, OR)
Application Deadline is October 9, 2009. Click here to learn how to apply for this position.
Defenders of Wildlife Law Clerk – summer 2010 (unpaid)
(Washington, D.C.)
Application Deadline is December 15, 2009.
To learn more about this position, click here.
For more opportunities, please visit the opportunities page of the ALDF website.
Filed under: SALDF | Tags: ALDF, Animal Legal Defense Fund, cafepress, gear, merchandise
Check out the great new gear you can get to support the ALDF:
http://shop.cafepress.com/aldf
Awesome new designs have been added:
As you know, registration is now open for the 2009 Animal Law Conference at Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. The conference is being held from October 16-18, 2009. For more information and to register, please visit the conference website.
ALDF is offering travel grants to help our SALDF chapter members attend this conference. Each active chapter is eligible to apply for a maximum grant of $400, which can be used to offset the expenses of registration and travel for SALDF members. There is only one grant available per chapter and funds awarded must be divided between members. Grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis and they will go quickly!
If your SALDF chapter would like to apply for a travel grant, the chapter president should send an email request to me at npallotta@aldf.org. The email should include the following details:
1. Full Chapter Name
2. Chapter President/ Email Address
3. Amount Requested (up to $400)
4. Names of SALDF Members Attending
If your chapter is awarded a travel grant, you will receive a reimbursement form, which you must return to us with copies of all relevant receipts in order to receive the funds.
If you are a student in need of housing for the conference, please contact Natalie Calta, Student Conference Coordinator, at njcalta@gmail.com.
This is a great conference and I encourage you to attend if you can. Early bird registration rates are available through August 31, and the conference always sells out, so don’t wait to register.
Hope to see many of you at the conference!
Nicole
Nicole R. Pallotta, Ph.D.
Student Liaison
Animal Law Program
Animal Legal Defense Fund
www.aldf.org
Filed under: SALDF | Tags: ABA, ALDF, animal law, Dana Campbell, GP Solo magazine, July/August issue, Pamela Alexander
The July/August issue of the ABA’s GP Solo magazine is focused entirely on Animal Law. It includes articles by ALDF’s Pamela Alexander and Dana Campbell and a profile about ALDF’s work. Check it out here.
