Legal Intern — Human Rights Programme
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) ·
Nairobi, Kenya 
· Onsite · KSh15,000 - KSh25,000/month
· Onsite · KSh15,000 - KSh25,000/month
0 Applicants · 45 Views
· Posted 46 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Compensation:
KSh15,000 - KSh25,000/month
Experience:
0 years
Position:
Entry
Type:
Internship
Practice Area:
Civil Rights Law, Constitutional Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 30, 2026
Internship Description
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights offers a 6-month legal internship for recent law graduates interested in human rights law, public interest litigation, and constitutional governance. Interns will support the Commission's advisory, complaints handling, and research functions under the supervision of senior legal officers.
Responsibilities
Research human rights issues and draft advisory opinions. Assist in processing complaints from the public. Support preparation of reports to regional and international human rights bodies. Attend stakeholder engagements and public hearings.
Requirements
LLB degree from a recognized university. Demonstrated interest in human rights, constitutional law, or public interest law through coursework, research, or volunteer work. Must be a Kenyan citizen.
Compensation
KSh15,000 - KSh25,000/month
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Required Skills
Human rights research, Legal writing, Public interest law, Report drafting
Industry
Legal
Special Commitments
6-month internship programme
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
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