Law internships in Cape Town, South Africa

Program Summary

Program Highlights

Law internships in Cape Town through VACorps:

There is a rich legal tradition in South Africa and legal scholars from across the globe admire the South African Constitution, which was drafted in 1994 after the end of Apartheid. At the very heart-and-soul of South Africa’s new Constitution is the promotion of human rights. Apartheid created deep racial divisions South Africa and the new government continues to combat prejudice, xenophobia, gender inequality, poverty and racism in communities. As a human rights intern, you will be placed directly within this dynamic legal environment.

Past human rights law internship placements include the following:

-Human rights law firms
-HIV/AIDS advocacy NGOs
-Human rights policy centers
-Refugee centers
-Environmental law firms
-Government organizations

The benefits of a participating in a law internship in South Africa:

Become familiar with South African law— Learn more about the intricacies of the South African legal code and work alongside qualified lawyers.

Intern in a country that is famous for its human rights law traditions— The South African Constitution is revered as one of the most progressive and liberal constitutions in the world. Many of our human rights law internships will give you access to individuals who have been victims of human rights abuses.

Work directly within the communities you serve through your daily internship work— Many of our best Cape Town law internship offerings are located at small grassroots NGOs that are based in the townships (low-income areas of the city). In such an internship setting, your daily work responsibilities will have a tangible impact on the communities you are serving.

If you are interested in participating in one of our law internships in Cape Town, please contact us today to begin the application process.