Legal Intern — Access to Justice Programme
Kituo Cha Sheria (Legal Advice Centre) ·
Nairobi, Kenya 
· Onsite · KSh10,000 - KSh20,000/month
· Onsite · KSh10,000 - KSh20,000/month
0 Applicants · 401 Views
· Posted 46 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Compensation:
KSh10,000 - KSh20,000/month
Experience:
0 years
Position:
Entry
Type:
Internship
Practice Area:
Civil Rights Law, Real Estate Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 30, 2026
Internship Description
Kituo Cha Sheria, Kenya's oldest legal aid organization, offers internships for law graduates passionate about access to justice and public interest law. Interns work on housing rights, land eviction prevention, refugee legal aid, and community legal education in Nairobi's informal settlements.
Responsibilities
Provide legal aid clinics in informal settlements. Assist in drafting court documents for eviction defense cases. Support community paralegals in resolving disputes. Conduct legal awareness sessions on land rights, tenancy, and consumer protection. Document cases for advocacy and impact reporting.
Requirements
LLB from a recognized university or final year law student. Strong commitment to social justice and pro bono legal work. Fluency in Kiswahili essential for community engagement. Willingness to work in informal settlement communities (Mathare, Kibera, Mukuru).
Compensation
KSh10,000 - KSh20,000/month
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Required Skills
Legal aid, Community engagement, Kiswahili, Public interest law, Legal writing
Industry
Legal
Special Commitments
3-6 month internship, community field work required
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
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