Nov. 30, 2006
SUMMER LITIGATION INTERN POSITION
Compassion Over Killing (COK) is seeking a Litigation Intern for Summer, 2007
(unpaid). Compassion Over Killing 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 Intern will work on litigation projects aimed at protecting farm
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 intern will have opportunities to research new projects as well as assist heavily
with ongoing projects. He or she 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.