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Legal Intern — Access to Justice Programme

Kituo Cha Sheria (Legal Advice Centre) · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya · Onsite · KSh10,000 - KSh20,000/month

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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: Mar 14, 2026

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).

Perks & Benefits

Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities

Compensation

KSh10,000 - KSh20,000/month

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 Contact

Contact: Kituo Cha Sheria (Legal Advice Centre) Internship Coordinator

Email: info@kituochasheria.or.ke

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

Employment Type

Intern

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