Internship Overview
Division: Natural Heritage Campaigns (NHC) & Wildlife Crime Control
Organization: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)
Location: Headquarters, Noida
Duration: 3 months
Stipend: ₹9,000 per month
Roles and Responsibilities
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Conduct in-depth legal research on existing interventions by elephant range states.
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Perform a comprehensive literature review of global wildlife crime cases, with a special focus on Indian instances where legal measures have supported elephant conservation and human-wildlife coexistence.
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Analyze legal frameworks and interventions related to elephant conservation and develop a detailed report.
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Identify ongoing wildlife crime cases involving elephants in coordination with WTI’s lead legal counsel where legal or compensatory actions could be applied.
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Draft targeted case summaries related to compensation measures.
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Collaborate with WTI’s forest counsels across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, and Uttarakhand to collect data on relevant cases.
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Conduct stakeholder coordination and online research to gather information on compensatory policies and practices.
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Participate in field visits, attend legal meetings, and engage with project teams as needed.
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Assist with drafting technical and donor reports for ongoing projects.
Eligibility & Required Skills
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Open to law students enrolled in a 5-year integrated course, 3-year LL.B., or LL.M.
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Candidate must be available to work on-site at WTI’s Noida office.
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Effective teamwork and independent work capabilities.
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Ability to solve problems proactively and manage projects to meet deadlines.
