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Legal Intern
ActionAid
Johannesburg, Gauteng - Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 4 days ago (20 Sep 2026) Updated 4 days ago
Job Description
The Legal Intern will support ActionAid’s Global Secretariat by conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, and assisting with contract reviews. The position offers exposure to human‑rights and policy work across Johannesburg and Nairobi. The role is ideal for law students seeking practical experience in international development.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a law degree (LLB) program
- • Strong analytical and written communication skills
- • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research databases
- • Interest in international development and human rights
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Conduct legal research on human‑rights and policy issues
- • Draft memoranda, briefs, and summary reports
- • Assist in reviewing contracts and agreements
- • Support preparation of case files and documentation
- • Participate in meetings with program teams to provide legal input