Our Goal

We seek to provide meaningful opportunities for law students to gain practical experience in animal and environmental law. We hope to inspire the next generation of lawyers to engage in these important areas of law.

Our Goal

We seek to provide meaningful opportunities for law students to gain practical experience in animal and environmental law. We hope to inspire the next generation of lawyers to engage in these important areas of law.

Student Opportunities

Opportunities

Internships & Fellowships

We offer structured internship and fellowship placements for law students seeking hands-on experience in animal and environmental law research, advocacy, and policy development.

If your law school offers paid or for-credit placement programs, or if you’re enrolled in the Law Practice Program (LPP), we welcome you to get in touch at admin@aeladvocacy.ca.

Freelance Student Roster

Join our paid freelance roster to support AEL Advocacy’s free Animal and Environmental Law Inquiry Service.

Law students across Canada assist with legal research and writing in response to public inquiries — gaining real-world experience through flexible, remote, project-based work.

ProBono Students Canada

We proudly partner with PBSC to supervise student volunteers working on animal and environmental law projects that benefit public interest organizations and community members:

This year's projects include:

Collaborating with Humane Canada to oversee law students' contributions to the National Centre for the Prosecution of Animal Cruelty Case Law Database (University of Ottawa & University of Toronto)
Supervising development of a Municipal Advocacy Report & Toolkit (Osgoode Hall)

University of Toronto Animal Law Practicum

Launched in 2024, Canada’s first Animal Law Practicum is offered as an optional credited component of the Animals and the Law course at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, taught by Professor Angela Fernandez. The Practicum bridges theory and practice, allowing students to contribute to real-world legal challenges in animal law.

The Practicum is set to be offered again in 2026.

Your support helps us empower the next generation of advocates.

Donate today to provide law students with meaningful, hands-on experience in animal and environmental law—building skills and commitment that will shape a more just future.

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