Legal Internship 2027 in South Africa | Paid
Legal Internship 2027 provides a 12-month paid programme for law graduates in South Africa with a monthly stipend of R9,000. Submit applications by September 27, 2026.
Overview
The Legal Internship 2027 is a twelve-month programme administered by the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit (DGRU) at the University of Cape Town in partnership with the High Court divisions, the Land Court, and the South African Judicial Education Institute (SAJEI). Selected candidates work in person across designated locations including Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, and Pietermaritzburg from 4 January to 31 December 2027.
Benefits
- Receive a monthly stipend of R9,000.
- Gain practical legal experience through secondment to courts or SAJEI.
- Complete specialized online legal research training prior to starting duties.
Eligibility
- Hold an LLB or a four-year recognised legal qualification accredited by SAQA.
- Demonstrate familiarity with electronic information resources, online retrieval platforms (such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Jutastat, and Sabinet), and law library resources.
- For Land Court applications, display an interest in land reform, public interest litigation, or governance.
- Preference is given to candidates already residing in the relevant region of the placement.
How to Apply
Interested individuals must email a cover letter, comprehensive CV, and an official academic transcript in a single email attached as PDF files to [email protected]. It is necessary to state the specific court or position being applied for in the subject line of the email.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 27 September 2026.