SECTION27 is a well-established and widely respected public interest law centre that seeks to achieve substantive equality and social justice in South Africa. Guided by the principles and values in the Constitution, SECTION27 uses law in advocacy, legal literacy, research, community mobilisation and precedent-setting litigation to achieve access to healthcare services and basic education, build important jurisprudence and strengthen government accountability.
SECTION27 is committed to skills development and skills upliftment within the public interest sector. The organisation has a holiday internship program that is aimed at creating opportunities for motivated law students to obtain practical work experience which will complement their studies and/or improve their competence and future employability.
If you are passionate about human rights, self-motivated and would like to join a dynamic team working to challenge inequality and positively influence society, joining SECTION27 could be the opportunity you have been looking for.
SECTION27 seeks two LLB students as candidates for the summer break internship program. The successful candidates will get a chance to work with and learn from the dynamic and driven legal team of SECTION27.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Qualification
- Second year to final year LLB students
Languages
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in one or more indigenous South African languages is highly desirable.
Personal attributes
- Quick learner
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team
- Organised
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in research projects
- Participate in a drafting exercise
- Participate in supervised consultations with clients.
General
- Submit timesheets.
Please forward your curriculum vitae accompanied by a motivation as to why you are interested in and suitable for the internship to info@section27.org.za by 13 November 2024. Late applications will not be considered, and only the two selected candidates will be contacted.
1 Comment
Mmakoena Edward masoga · November 30, 2024 at 5:33 pm
As am approaching third level of LLB at UNISa on 2025 am eager to get that opportunity as well to know how legal internship works within the firm. And I will be more thankful to get that good opportunity in order to enhance my experience in the legal firm.