Advocacy, Education, Public policy, Law, Internship
Law & Public Policy
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Internship Programme
South Africa
Voluntary
A not for profit organisation that focuses on human rights activism through education, advocacy and public interest litigation.
The intern will assist with research and report writing on cases of human rights violations. They will also be involved in advocacy work and lobbying, having the chance to meet with important stakeholders, attend community meetings and organised demonstrations. The intern will also assist with the creation of various education and training materials. During clinic days the intern will have the chance to meet with clients, create reports and provide advice on whether the organisation can assist them.
Ability to work independently Good problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills An interest and a basic understanding of human rights issues in South Africa Currently studying or completed a degree in law or public policy would be beneficial
Interviewing skills Time management and organisation Investigative skills Interpersonal skills Project management Research and analysis
Work alongside and learn from qualified and experienced lawyers Gain an in-depth understanding of South African law and a variety of human rights issues Make a valuable impact in vulnerable communities Develop key skills for a career in law or advocacy Demonstrate your resilience, dedication and adaptability
Full-time temporary role with expectation of 37.5 hours work per week. Summer placement of 8-12 weeks with some flexibility and potential to extend Internship completed on an unpaid basis.
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Please note that this position is offered as part of a comprehensive professional internship programme which has a fee. We offer lots of opportunities in this career area as part of our internship programme.
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Here are some current or recent internship job opportunities in this career area. We do not publish all openings - so please contact us to hear about others.
Ability to work independently Good problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills An interest and a basic understanding of human rights issues in South Africa Currently studying or completed a degree in law or public policy would be beneficial
Ability to work both independently and within a team Excellent communication skills An interest and basic understanding of human rights within a South African context Currently studying or completed degree in law or public policy would be advantageous
A graduate or currently studying a law-related degree. Good writing skills. A strong interest in human rights law and issues.
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I loved my host organisation! Everyone was so nice to me and always helpful. All the lawyers know so much and are willing to sit down and explain anything to you. I had such great mentors. The work they do is so important. They allowed me to get income in so many areas from research to supporting cases, going into communities to see clients and more.
It went far beyond what I expected. I am really glad that I had experience with my placement. Working at the organisation I did my internship in has been one of the most important experiences of my life. I learnt a variety of areas from Environmental Law to Forced Migration. I was very satisfied.
