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Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Animals in Boston, MA

By saldf On September 5, 2012 · Add Comment
Members of SALDF are participating in Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Animals this weekend. Please consider joining us or contributing to this wonderful cause. The funds raised by the Walk support Farm Sanctuary’s work to rescue farm animals, provide urgent care and lifelong refuge, as well as education and advocacy efforts for farm animals everywhere. Over the years, the Walks have raised nearly $2 million!
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A Few Announcements from ALDF

On February 16, 2011 By Harvard Law School
Employment ALDF Animal Law Institute Litigation Fellowship: This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates (J.D. earned within the last 3 years). Deadline is April 15, 2011, to apply for the Fellowship, which begins in June and will last roughly 27 months. Read more about the position here. Development Officer Position Available with ALDF: Applicants must have at least three years’ fundraising experience and be committed to animal welfare and ALDF’s mission. Visit our website for the complete job [...]
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2011 National Animal Law Competitions

On February 4, 2011 By Harvard Law School
It’s that time of year again! The 2011 National Animal Law Competitions will be taking place right here on the HLS campus on February 26th and 27th. We are so excited about this event and we are sure that it is going to be a great success — but, we need your help. Specifically, we are looking for people to serve as timekeepers and timekeeper/staffers for the different rounds of the Competitions (more on this on the volunteer form). We [...]
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Lobbying 101:

On January 22, 2011 By Harvard Law School
Effective Lobbying Techniques Through Animal Advocacy Thursday January 27th, 6pm in Pound 101 The Massachusetts State Director for the Humane Society of the United States will be leading a seminar on lobbying techniques for citizen advocates through animal-related issues such as factory farming, domestic abuse and more. Learn the basic skills that can be applied to further any important cause! FREE VEGAN SUSHI DINNER & DESSERTS! Sponsored by: Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Women’s Law Association and the Humane Society of the United States Questions: Contact [...]
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Yoga to support animal rescue groups!

On December 7, 2010 By Harvard Law School
Congrats on being done with classes! Karma Yoga Studio in Harvard Square is holding yoga classes on Sundays at 6 PM with all of the proceeds going to benefit local animal rescue groups. This is would be a great way to take a relaxing study break and help animals at the same time. More info here. Good luck on finals!
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Summer Litigation Internship Opportunity

On November 19, 2010 By Harvard Law School
Compassion Over Killing (COK) is seeking Litigation Interns for Summer, 2011 (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. The 2011 Summer Litigation Interns will work with COK’s Legal Advocacy Program in our West Coast office in Torrance, California. The Summer Litigation Interns will work on litigation projects aimed at protecting farmed animals; most of these projects are [...]
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Movie Screening: Temple Grandin

On November 15, 2010 By Harvard Law School
Monday, November 22, 7:30 pm – Hauser 102 FREE VEGAN DESSERTS!!! Please join us for a screening of Temple Grandin, a film about an autistic young woman who became, through timely mentoring and sheer force of will, a remarkable pioneer in the humane treatment of livestock. Starring Claire Danes as Temple Grandin.
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ALDF Animal Law Institute Inaugural Litigation Fellowship

On October 27, 2010 By Harvard Law School
The ALDF Animal Law Institute is now offering an Animal Law Institute Inaugural Litigation Fellowship. The Fellow will learn to develop state and federal strategic impact litigation and legislation to better the lives and legal status of animals. The Fellow will operate as part of a team, but will ultimately be responsible for the innovation and success of his or her projects while developing litigation skills. The model applicant must have earned a J.D. within the past three years, excelled [...]
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David Wolfson Talk at HLS

On October 14, 2010 By Harvard Law School
On October 4th, the Harvard Law School Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) hosted a lecture by David Wolfson on one of the most pressing issues in animal welfare: factory farming. Mr. Wolfson has taught, lectured, and written extensively on animal law. As a partner in the Corporate division of the international law firm Milbank Tweed, he has also represented various animal protection groups in litigation and legislative lobbying. During his talk, Mr. Wolfson gave those in [...]
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Animal Legal Defense Fund Summer Clerkships

On October 12, 2010 By Harvard Law School
Animal Legal Defense Fund Summer Clerkships Summer 2011 in Cotati, California or Portland, Oregon The Animal Legal Defense Fund is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the lives and advancing the interests of animals through the legal system. Since 1981, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has won precedent-setting victories that have expanded legal protections for companion animals, wildlife, animals in research labs, and those in factory farming situations. During the summer of 2011, six promising law students will be [...]
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