Full-Time · Environmental Law Centre
Research Associate — Climate Law
Application deadline: June 15, 2024 · Rolling review after submission
About the Role
What you'll do
Join LDRC's Environmental Law Centre to support climate litigation research, track landmark cases across jurisdictions, and draft policy briefs on emerging climate law developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Track and analyse climate litigation cases across multiple jurisdictions
- Draft policy briefs and background papers on climate law developments
- Support the lead researcher in producing working papers and reports
- Maintain LDRC's climate case law database and research repository
- Assist in organising workshops and stakeholder consultations
- Conduct desk research on Paris Agreement implementation and NDC reviews
Qualifications
Who we're looking for
- Master's degree (LLM preferred) in Environmental Law, International Law, or related field
- Minimum 1 year of research experience in climate or environmental law
- Strong analytical writing and legal research skills
- Familiarity with UNFCCC framework and climate litigation trends
- Proficiency in legal databases (Westlaw, HeinOnline, etc.)
What We Offer
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive monthly stipend
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement (New Delhi / Remote)
- Conference travel support up to 2 per year
- Co-authorship opportunities on LDRC publications
- Professional development and mentorship programme
Climate Law
Environmental Justice
Litigation
Policy Research
Apply for this position
Send your CV, a cover letter (max 500 words), and a writing sample (15–25 pages) to our hiring team. Please mention the position title in your email subject line.
careers@ldrc.org
Subject line: Application: Research Associate — Climate Law
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