Legal Research on Transnational Nature Crime - U.S. and Indonesia Focus Intern
Conduct legal research on U.S. and Indonesian law regarding nature crime
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Overview
Conduct legal research on U.S. and Indonesian law regarding nature crime
You have:
- Pursuing or completed law degree (JD and/or LLM).
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Willingness to relocate to Washington DC for duration of Internship.
About the Program:
The Natural Resources Governance and Policy program group at WRI focuses on promoting legal and policy measures, as well as decision-support data and analysis tools, to combat illegality in the exploitation and trade in natural resources, with a particular focus on forest and marine ecosystems. Constituent programs include the Forest Governance and Policy Program and the Nature Crime Alliance. Details for both can be found on their respective websites.
This position is hybrid and will require a few days per week in our Washington DC office.
What you will do:
In this role you will conduct legal research on key existing and emerging provisions of both U.S. law and Indonesian law related to investigation, prosecution and sanctioning of nature crime. You will be supported by staff across the Natural Resources Governance and Policy program cluster in WRI's global offices (Washington DC) as well as the forest legality team at WRI Indonesia (Jakarta). You will report to WRI's Director, Natural Resources Governance and Policy programs.
Internship Learning Outcomes:
- You will be taking a "deep dive" into realms of U.S. law and regulation relevant for nature crime, including laws of general application relevant to the issue (e.g., financial crime, sanctions, human rights law, etc.).
- You will have the opportunity to meet and interact directly with U.S. government officials from relevant agencies such as the Departments of State and Justice and the US Agency for International Development.
- You will also support ongoing cooperative work on forest legality being carried out by WRI's global and Indonesia offices, focusing in particular on illegal logging and illegal forest land conversion.
What you will need:
- Pursuing or completed law degree (JD and/or LLM).
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Willingness to relocate to Washington DC for duration of Internship.
Compensation
The pay for this internship opportunity is $20/hour for undergrads; $22/hour for graduates and $24/hour for PhD students.
Length of Contract:
This is a full-time, 6-month internship with a flexible start and end date.
Location:
- This is a hybrid internship that will be based out of our Washington D.C. office. You will be required to work in the Washington DC office at least 8 days per month.
- WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a cover letter by March 7, 2024. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
About Us: Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, and other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.
WRI is committed to advancing gender, racial, and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Potential interview questions
| Can you discuss a time when you had to analyze complex legal documents? | The interviewer is looking to assess your analytical skills and attention to detail. | Describe a specific situation where you successfully analyzed difficult legal information, focusing on your methodology and insights. |
| How do you approach understanding and applying laws from different jurisdictions? | This question aims to gauge your adaptability and knowledge of international legal frameworks. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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