Why Intern in Kenya?
Kenya is the legal hub of East Africa. With its common law system, active judiciary, and Nairobi serving as the UN Africa headquarters, legal internships here offer unmatched exposure.
Top Law Firms Offering Internships
Anjarwalla and Khanna (ALN Kenya), Bowmans Kenya, Dentons Hamilton Harrison and Mathews, DLA Piper Africa (IKM Advocates), Kaplan and Stratton, Walker Kontos, and Oraro and Company all run structured internship and pupillage programs.
Government Internship Programs
Attorney General Office, ODPP, Judiciary of Kenya, Kenya Law Reform Commission, Competition Authority, and county governments all offer legal internships with excellent public interest law exposure.
International Organizations in Nairobi
UNEP (environmental law), IJM (human rights), UNHCR (refugee law), IOM (migration law), and Save the Children (children rights) are all based in or have major offices in Nairobi.
How to Apply
Browse Kenya internships on LegalAlphabet daily, set up job alerts, apply directly with CV and cover letter, network at LSK events, and start applications 3-6 months early.
What to Expect
Duration: 1-6 months. Stipend: KES 10,000-30,000/month (some unpaid). Work: Legal research, document drafting, court attendance. Hours: 8am-5pm typically.