Animal Law Focus is seeking volunteers for Legal Research in Latin America.
Animal Law Focus is an international organisation founded in 2024, born out of a passion for defending animals and using all available legal tools to do so.
What do we do?
We carry out in-depth research on existing regulations regarding the protection of farm animals to develop targeted actions and strategies to close regulatory gaps, improve enforcement, and correct non-compliant practices in the farming industry.
Where do we work?
Our team is located throughout (mostly) the global south, and our work focuses on the regions of Latin America, Africa and South and Southeast Asia.
In which countries is Animal Law Focus currently working?
We are currently starting the project in Chile and in the preliminary stages of choosing our next countries in Latin America, Africa and South and South East Asia.

Volunteer Opportunity:

Legal Research Volunteers: We are seeking Legal Research Volunteers from Latin America (ideally Chile, Argentina or Peru), to support Animal Law Focus’s mission to conduct different research on the regulatory framework for the protection of farm animals (land and aquaculture) and developing innovative legal strategies for the creation, improvement of current standards and recognition of animal rights.

Responsibilities:

• Literature Review: Helping with thorough research on existing laws and regulations related to animal rights.
• Data Collection: Assisting in gathering data on animal treatment, welfare conditions, or legal cases.
• Case Analysis: Helping to analyze and summarize legal information gathered.
• Policy Research: Contributing to the investigation of current policies affecting animal rights and suggesting potential reforms or advocacy strategies.
• Report Writing: Contributing to the preparation of reports, articles, or presentations that highlight research findings and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Degree in law (JD, LLB, or equivalent).
• Previous knowledge or interest in Animal Law in Latin America is desirable.
• Familiarity in research methodologies.
• Strong ability to analyze legal texts, identify relevant issues, and synthesize complex information into clear conclusions.
• Legal writing skills, including the ability to draft reports, briefs and articles clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to evaluate and critique legal arguments, policies, and practices concerning animal rights and welfare.
• Commitment to advocating for animal rights.
• Ability to work independently, stay organised, and meet deadlines.
• English and Spanish is required.
• Vegan!

Your time commitment: We estimate a commitment of 5-10 hours per week, with flexibility. All work can be done remotely and at your own pace.

Our commitment to all our volunteers: Animal Law Focus works under strong values of equal opportunities for everyone, transparency, positive leadership, trust, good communication and professional ethics. We embrace our diverse forms of creativity and expression, fostering an empathetic workspace. The volunteers will have access to necessary training, tools, and resources to complete tasks, and constant guidance on their work and career. While we value long-term commitments, we like to see our volunteers pursue and achieve their goals, so we will always encourage you to continue to grow in your career. By contributing to our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing our mission while gaining valuable experience in animal advocacy. 🐓🐟

If you do not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway!

We’re open to expressions of interest for other roles not listed here, where you think you might be a good fit and of help to our work for animals. Please send your CV and tell us why you want to be part of Animal Law Focus to [email protected]