Legal Intern

Internship Opportunity
Division: Natural Heritage Campaigns (NHC) & Wildlife Crime Control Location: Headquarters, Wildlife Trust of India, Noida Duration: 3 months Stipend: Rs 9000/- Key Responsibilities ? Conduct legal research on existing legal interventions by elephant range states ? Undertake a literature review of wildlife crime cases across the world, with emphasis on India where legal intervention for Elephant conservation has worked positively towards coexistence ? Analyze key legal interventions with respect to Elephant Conservation and compile a detailed report on the same ? Identify existing wildlife crime cases(related to elephant) in consultation with WTIs lead legal counsel, across India where WTI interventions/ nudges can be invoked ? Identify existing wildlife crime cases in consultation with WTIs lead legal counsel, across India where compensation provisions can be invoked ? Develop targeted case summaries on compensation in consultation with WTIs lead legal counsel ? Coordinate with targeted stakeholders and undertake online research in gathering information on compensatory measures ? Coordinate with existing WTI Forest counsels in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh in collating information on wildlife crime cases ? Develop targeted case summaries in consultation with WTIs lead legal counsel ? Coordinate with stakeholders in gathering information on compensatory measures ? Coordinate with existing WTI Forest counsels in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Uttarakhand in collating information on cases related to Elephant Conservation ? Undertake field visits to collate information on targeted wildlife crime cases or attend meetings with lawyers or project teams ? Assist the project team in drafting components of the technical and/ or donor reports Eligibility And Skills ? Student of law enrolled in a 5-year integrated law program, 3-year law program or masters program ? Candidate needs to be physically present in office for this internship ? Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills ? Ability to work well with others or independently ? Initiative to problem solve ? Responsibility to complete projects by a pre-determined deadline