Animal Law Fellowship

Vermont Law and Graduate School is pleased to announce a one-year Animal Law Fellowship running from September 2026–August 2027 (with the possibility of extension based on grant funding). The Fellow supports the Animal Law and Policy Institute's advocacy work focused on developing legal and policy resources, communications, research projects, and drafting reports. Additionally, the Fellow will produce scholarship, create education materials for stakeholders, and support project partners.

VLGS is located in South Royalton, VT, a small town on the bank of the White River. Less than thirty minutes away are the amenities of the adjacent communities of Hanover, NH (home to Dartmouth College) and Lebanon, NH. Burlington, VT is a one-hour drive north and Boston, MA, and Montreal, QC are just three hours away.

About the role

• Full-time, exempt position, 40 hours/week
• Hybrid schedule: Vermont campus and remote work
• Reports to the Director of the Animal Law and Policy Institute

Responsibilities

• Contribute to existing ALPI projects in collaboration with ALPI staff and faculty, including:
  • Scholarship and updating existing resources
  • Conducting legal and policy research and analysis
  • Developing case studies, memos, policy issue briefs, and reports
• Produce scholarship and create education materials for stakeholders
• Support project partners
• Some travel may be required
• Attendance at events and meetings after traditional business hours, overnight, or on weekends may be required

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate with at least five years of experience
• Demonstrated commitment to animal advocacy
• Strong legal research, writing, interpersonal, and communications skills
• Ability to think systemically and make recommendations based on thorough research
• Self-motivated, creative, entrepreneurial spirit, and desire to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines and reorganize under pressure
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to shift focus quickly as needed to meet priorities and needs
• Must be able to adapt to new and emerging technology as established and communicated by the law school
• Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations

Pay

$75,000/year

Schedule

September 2026–August 2027