Are you a law graduate eager to make a real difference in social justice? The Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Internships 2026 offer a paid chance to work on housing and land rights in Cape Town. This 12-month program starts in June 2026 and pays R13,500 per month. It is perfect for those who want hands-on legal experience with a focus on community impact.
About Ndifuna Ukwazi
Ndifuna Ukwazi is a social justice group in South Africa. The name means “We want to know” in isiXhosa. They work to protect constitutional rights, especially around urban land and housing. Based in Cape Town, they fight for fair access to homes and land through legal action, campaigns, and education.
Program Details
The Law Internship runs from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. It takes place in Cape Town, Western Cape. Interns receive a monthly stipend of R13,500. Applications close on April 17, 2026, at 17:00. Only shortlisted candidates will hear back.
What Interns Do
Interns handle a mix of tasks to support the team’s goals. They provide paralegal help and manage cases in the Housing Clinic. Legal research supports lawsuits and advocacy efforts. Interns also help with campaigns, write submissions, and run educational programs like Advice Assemblies and Land & Housing School. Other duties include creating teaching materials, administrative work, and building ties with courts and community groups.
Who Can Apply
You need a degree or paralegal training to qualify. Strong English skills in writing and speaking are a must. Show commitment to social justice and human rights. You should work well alone or in a team, communicate clearly, and handle stress. Knowing isiXhosa or Afrikaans is a plus.
Preference goes to those with experience in land or housing rights. Background in civil society or activism helps too. A deep interest in social justice work stands out.
Application Process
Submit an updated CV and a one-page motivation letter. Tailor the letter to Ndifuna Ukwazi’s mission. Generic applications get ignored. Email everything to [email protected]. Use the subject line: “NU Vacancy: Law internship.” Send by the closing date, or it will not be reviewed.
Benefits of This Opportunity
This role suits law graduates who care about human rights. It builds skills in public interest law. You gain experience in a civil society group focused on real change. Work on housing justice helps communities and shapes your career in equality and empowerment.