Legal and Human Rights Internship & Volunteer Programme

Description

Programme Highlights

Interns and volunteers will engage in:

Legal Research and Writing
Drafting legal documents, court submissions, and research papers on constitutional, land, family, criminal, and international human rights law.

Court Observations and Case Management
Attending court sessions and assisting with litigation support, file preparation, and legal strategy discussions under supervision.

Legal Aid and Community Outreach
Supporting legal awareness campaigns, pro bono services, and legal education in underserved communities.

Human Rights Advocacy
Participating in campaigns, stakeholder meetings, and policy discussions on human rights issues such as gender-based violence, land rights, child protection, and social justice.

Workshops and Capacity Building
Attending and sometimes facilitating training on legal processes, human rights instruments, and NGO management.

What Intern Africa Offers

• Supervised Legal Mentorship by experienced lawyers and human rights practitioners.
  
• Certificate of Completion and recommendation letter upon successful participation.
  
• Hands-on Field Exposure in both urban and rural justice settings.
  
• Cultural Exchange and networking with local and international interns.
  
• Accommodation assistance (optional) and local support during your stay.

Eligibility

• Law students, recent graduates, or professionals in law, human rights, political science, or related fields.
  
• Strong interest in social justice, legal empowerment, and grassroots advocacy.
  
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork.

Duration

Flexible: 2 weeks to 6 months, depending on availability and the nature of your participation (internship or volunteer role).

Application Process

Click here to submit your request.

What’s included:

• Airport pickup
• Airport drop off
• Daily breakfast and dinner
• Accomodation
• 24/7 in-country support
• Program orientation
• Dedicated support before
• During and after your internship
• Sourcing and securing your internship placement
• Personalisation of your internship plan
• Coaching from your supervisor
• A documented portfolio of your experiential learning
• International reference letter
• Certificate of internship completion

What is excluded 

• Lunch 
• In town transport when interns start the programme 
• Weekend lunch and breakfast 
• Medical insurance 
• Pocket money for personal use

Intern Africa believes in empowering young minds to drive legal and social transformation across Africa. Join us to be part of meaningful change.