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 group in South Africa that fights for constitutional rights and fair access to urban land. Their Law Internship Programme gives new graduates practical skills in legal work, research, and community teaching. You will help people with housing issues through hands-on tasks.
Key Details
The internship runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027. It takes place in Cape Town, Western Cape. Each month, interns receive a stipend of R13,500. Applications close on 17 April 2026 at 17:00, so start preparing now.
Main Responsibilities
Interns handle a mix of legal and community tasks. You will manage cases and provide paralegal help in the Housing Clinic. Conduct legal research for court cases and advocacy efforts. Support campaigns, make submissions, and run educational sessions like Advice Assemblies and Land & Housing School. Create teaching materials, do admin work, and build ties with courts and partners.
Who Can Apply
You need a degree or paralegal training, plus strong English skills in writing and speaking. Show commitment to social justice and human rights. Be able to work alone or in a team, handle stress, and communicate well with others. Knowing isiXhosa or Afrikaans helps. Preference goes to those with experience in land rights, civil society, or activism.
Application Process
Submit an updated CV and a one-page motivation letter. Make the letter specific to Ndifuna Ukwazi’s work, as generic ones get ignored. Email everything to [email protected] with the subject “NU Vacancy: Law internship.” Only full applications count, and just shortlisted people hear back.
Why Join This Internship
This role suits law grads who care about human rights and public interest law. Gain experience in a civil society group focused on equality and empowerment. Build skills for a career in justice work while helping communities with real problems.
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