Legal Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Support significant campaigns, litigation efforts, and policy initiatives.

• Conduct research and analyze laws at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Prepare memoranda.

• Review undercover video footage.

• Implement campaigns.

• Assist with administrative and corporate governance duties related to nonprofit management and legal compliance.

• Participate in virtual meetings at least twice a week with an attorney supervisor.

• Join Mercy For Animals legal team meetings and other internal gatherings.

• Connect virtually with fellow interns once a week.

• Attend educational sessions in collaboration with investigations, campaigns, policy, and organizing teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a current law student.

• Licensed attorneys in at least one U.S. state are welcome to apply.

• A commitment of at least eight weeks is required.

• Must be available to work up to 29 hours per week for a duration of eight to twelve weeks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid legal internship opportunity.

• Interns without funding from their law schools will receive $20 per hour.

• Engage in virtual community-building meetings with fellow interns.

• Participate in educational sessions with the Mercy For Animals teams.

• Join a virtual event featuring members of the Raskin family.

• Attend biannual virtual meetings with Mercy For Animals legal staff and Raskin family members following the internship.