Opportunities

Law Student Research Assistants - Climate Change & Animal Agriculture Litigation Initiative

The Climate Change & Animal Agriculture Litigation Initiative (CCAALI) is a project within the Law, Environment & Animals Program (LEAP) at Yale Law School. CCAALI, which launched in 2021, focuses on the intersection of climate change and the food system, exploring the potential for litigation in U.S. courts to help address the climate harms of industrial animal agriculture.

We are seeking Yale Law School student research assistants to work on multiple discrete projects in support of strategic litigation. Work may include research in support of potential litigation relating to: environmental statutes (both federal and state); environmental justice; tort claims; administrative challenges; and consumer protection theories.

Hours & Compensation: 6-10 hours/week during the Fall 2025 semester. $17.50/hour, or supervised research credit if approved. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The full job description, including information about how to apply, is available here.