Are you a law graduate eager to make a real difference in social justice? The Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Internships 2026 offer a great chance to work on housing and land rights in Cape Town. This 12-month program pays R13,500 per month and starts in June 2026.
Program Overview
Ndifuna Ukwazi is a social justice group in South Africa. It fights for constitutional rights and fair access to urban land. The Law Internship Programme gives new graduates hands-on work in legal support, research, and community education. You will focus on housing and land rights issues that affect many people.
Key Details
- Position: Law Intern
- Duration: 12 months, from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
- Stipend: R13,500 per month
- Closing Date: 17 April 2026 at 17:00
This setup lets you gain skills in a real-world setting while earning a steady income.
Main Responsibilities
As a law intern, your tasks will include several areas:
- Manage cases and provide paralegal help in the Housing Clinic.
- Do legal research for court cases and advocacy efforts.
- Support campaigns and help prepare submissions.
- Run educational programs like Advice Assemblies and Land & Housing School.
- Create materials for legal education.
- Handle admin tasks.
- Build ties with courts and community partners.
These duties mix legal work with community action.
Who Can Apply: Minimum Requirements
You need:
- A degree or paralegal training.
- Good skills in written and spoken English.
Extra skills help, like knowing isiXhosa or Afrikaans.
Preferred Qualifications
Ndifuna Ukwazi favors candidates with:
- Past work in land and housing rights.
- Experience in civil society or activism.
- A deep passion for social justice.
You must commit to human rights, work well alone or in teams, communicate clearly, and handle stress.
What to Submit
Prepare these documents:
- Your updated CV.
- A one-page motivation letter. Make it specific to Ndifuna Ukwazi’s mission.
Send only complete applications. Generic ones get skipped.
Application Process
Email your files to [email protected]. Use this subject line: NU Vacancy: Law internship.
Only shortlisted people hear back. Show your interest in social justice clearly.
Why This Internship Matters
This role suits law grads who care about human rights. It builds experience in public interest law and civil society. You will help communities gain justice in housing and land. Join Ndifuna Ukwazi to start a career in meaningful work.
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