Law & Human Rights Volunteering | Legal Advocacy

by Medi Trip
Program Overview
Law is rarely most powerful in a courtroom. Sometimes, it begins in a community office, a women’s group, a family dispute or a conversation with someone who has never been told what their rights are. Based in Arusha, Tanzania, this placement offers law students, graduates and legal professionals an immersive introduction to legal advocacy, human rights and community-based justice. Participants wo...
Law is rarely most powerful in a courtroom. Sometimes, it begins in a community office, a women’s group, a family dispute or a conversation with someone who has never been told what their rights are. Based in Arusha, Tanzania, this placement offers law students, graduates and legal professionals an immersive introduction to legal advocacy, human rights and community-based justice. Participants work alongside Tanzanian organisations and communities affected by issues including gender-based violence, family conflict, inheritance disputes, child protection, early marriage and unequal access to legal support. This is not an invitation to arrive with imported answers. It is an opportunity to examine how law operates beyond familiar institutions, and to rethink whose systems, language and expe...
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- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Law
Updated Sep 3, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Arusha, Tanzania
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: Year Round
- Intern Duration: Summer, Winter, Short Term, Spring, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 1 Year, Fall, 18 Months
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
- Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
Summer, Winter, Short Term, Spring, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 1 Year, Fall, 18 Months
Starts At
- 2: $620
- 4: $940
- 6: $1,260
- 8: $1,460
Deposit / Application Fee
Application Fee: $250
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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No. The placement is suitable for law students, recent graduates, legal professionals and participants studying related fields such as human rights, international development or social policy. Your responsibilities will reflect your education, experience and the needs of the host organisation.
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