The Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), Anand, is inviting applications from law students for a paid legal internship opportunity with the organization in Gujarat.
About FES (Foundation for Ecological Security)
The Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) was set up in 2001 to reinforce the country’s massive and critical task of ecological restoration. FES enables rural communities to secure legal rights to their Commons, prepare resource management and governance plans, and access public investment to support environmental improvement.
With impact spanning more than 22 million lives across 36000 villages in 12 states of India, FES works on the ground, at scale, and in diverse settings, with rural communities, governments, and civil society organizations.
Concurrently, FES:
- Engages with the government to implement policies and programs that promote Commons’ local management and governance.
- Channels information systems and technology to improve civic engagement.
- Partners with research institutions to improve understanding and bring rigor to field action.
About the Paid Legal Internship
FES is looking for interns to join its Learning, Monitoring, and Evaluation team for various legal and socio-legal research projects.
The internship aims to research common property resources, environmental and natural resources laws, judicial machinery and processes, draft background material, reports, and case studies, and assist in policy framing.
Eligibility
Have an academic background in law, whether at the undergraduate (at least in the 2nd year) or postgraduate level.
Number of Interns Required
3 (Three)
Location
The interns will be based out of FES’ Coordination Office in Anand, Gujarat.
Stipend (if any)
Up to Rs. 10,000 per month (all-inclusive).
Field travels, if any, will be reimbursed.
Duration of Internship
4 weeks to 12 weeks
Application Procedure
Interested candidates may apply by sending their CV with the subject “Legal internship” with a Statement of Purpose/Writing sample at internships@fes.org.in
FES’ Social Media Handles
Click here for FES’ (Foundation for Ecological Security) official website.
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