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News & Announcements
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2026 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship Winners!
The ALDF is thrilled to announce the 2026 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship winners! Selected students show an unwavering commitment to animal law and their law school communities. From planning events featuring animal law experts, fundraising for local sanctuaries and shelters, organizing letter writing campaigns and public comments, establishing an animal law course, participating in…
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We’re launching a Book Club!
We’re launching a SALDF Book Club and you’re invited! Featuring the book Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Humane Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research by Melanie D.G. Kaplan. Check it out here for more information. Be sure to submit your interest today! Spots are confirmed on a rolling basis.
Chapters
Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapters share our mission to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
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Opportunities
for Students
Animal Legal Defense Fund provides a multitude of resources for law students, helping them further their studies, work with top experts, and advance the animal law movement.
Animal Policy Careers
Imagine walking into the halls of Congress, knowing that your decisions today will impact the lives of billions of animals and the future of our food system.
Scholarships,
Clerkships, and More
ALDF supports student chapters through scholarships, project grants, clerkships, free webinars, and much more.
Get Involved
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