Be the Change: Intern at Compassion Over Killing!

Join our efforts to help make the world a kinder place by starting a Compassion Over Killing internship at our office in Washington, DC! It’s a fun and informative way to get hands-on experience as an effective animal advocate while also gaining a deeper understanding of farmed animal issues and the tools available to spread a message of compassion.

Outreach Internships: DC  – Apply now for Spring 2017!  

Available in DC, our outreach internship program is looking for energetic and committed individuals determined to make a difference for animals. As an intern, you’ll have opportunities to be involved in a diverse range of projects, get active in our national and local campaigns, and network with others in the community.

Full- and Part-Time Positions Available:

• Full-time internships are a minimum of 8 weeks at 30 to 40 hours per week, and are eligible for a minimal commuting stipend upon request.
• Part-time internships are 4 to 8 weeks and/or fewer than 30 hours per week, and are not eligible for a stipend. If you’re unable to commit to at least 4 weeks, please consider signing up as a volunteer!

More Details and How to Apply:

• Internships are open to current students, and may be applied toward school credit or community service. (If you’re not a student, we’d love to have you as a volunteer!)
• Interns are responsible for finding their own housing and transportation to COK’s office, though transportation to events will be provided.

We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2017!  

TO APPLY: send an email to outreach@cok.net with your resume and a cover letter that includes preferred dates for internship, and full- or part-time position.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Legal Internships: CA

Compassion Over Killing (COK) is seeking legal interns for Summer 2016 (unpaid). Compassion Over Killing is a national nonprofit (501(c)(3)) animal advocacy organization. Working to end animal abuse since 1995, COK focuses on ending and preventing cruelty to animals in agriculture. COK’s Legal Advocacy Program is offering Litigation Internships out of its West Coast office in Torrance, California.

Responsibilities

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. Litigation 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 attorneys.

Requirements

Excellent research and writing skills are required. In addition, candidates 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.

How to Apply

Interested law students should apply with cover letter, resume, writing sample, list of three references, and law school transcript to Compassion Over Killing’s Legal Advocacy Program at legal@cok.net. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.