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 an internship program that is aimed at creating opportunities for motivated students and recent graduates 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.
This opportunity is extended to new law graduates from (or having studied in) Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga or KwaZulu-Natal. Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
The intern will be based in Johannesburg.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Education
- LLB degree
Duration
- 2 years
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of human rights and public interest law will be advantageous.
- Communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
- Writing, analytical and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
Personal attributes
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Self-motivated, uses initiative and able to work without constant supervision.
- Organised.
Language
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Proficiency in one or more indigenous South African languages is highly desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in litigation, field work, research, and advocacy campaigns for various cases across health and education programmes.
- Conduct research memoranda on at least three cases.
- Participate in supervised consultations with clients.
- Draft simple client affidavits and incorporate research into court papers for review by an attorney.
- Draft minutes of meetings held internally, with partners, and/or with government officials.
- Write letters on behalf of clients of the SECTION27 advice office, following consultation with clients.
- Write op-eds on at least two cases.
- Take notes from consultations with clients.
- Produce at least three campaign materials.
- Present one internal convening as part of knowledge and research sharing.
General
- Attend specific team meetings (health, education, and communications), monthly staff meetings, as well as other meetings that relate to the work of SECTION27.
- Submit monthly timesheets.
Please forward your curriculum vitae and cover letter to applications@section27.org.za by 14 April 2026. Late applications will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
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