Country
Category
Law
Starting period
Year-round arrival on Saturdays or Sundays
Minimum length of stay
4 weeks
Number of people
1-2
Study fields
International Law, Law, Commercial Law, Human Rights
Country
Category
Law
Starting period
Year-round arrival on Saturdays or Sundays
Minimum length of stay
4 weeks
Number of people
1-2
Study fields
International Law, Law, Commercial Law, Human Rights
A unique opportunity to contribute towards the work of challenging injustice and inequality. You will work with a small local law firm providing advocacy legal aid to disadvantaged people, vulnerable women and children. Preparing them for court and helping them navigate complex legal issues. Help to prepare cases and provide assistance to the busy legal team and learn how they manage their caseloads as well as champion justice along the way.
Professional development opportunity’s:
Produce content to educate the public and advance human rights
Intern alongside experienced human rights advocates
Gain insight into the socio economic impact on gaining fair representation
Gain knowledge on the current issue of inequality and the impact it has on people's lives
Produce educational content to educate the community and empower people with legal knowledge to self-advance
Highlights:
Experience a life changing cultural journey to Tanzania
Gain perspective on how communities keep their cultures and traditions alive in a modern fast changing world
Gain new passion on advocacy and empowerment through knowledge
Get insight and invaluable knowledge from experienced legal advocates
Benefit from abundant learning opportunities including the opportunity to conduct independent study and research in the field
*This placement can be coincided with weekend work at the 'Women's Empowerment' project providing support, advice or educational training to the girls every weekend in group sessions. Please enquire for details.
Fully Self-funded, however we do encourage fundraising or crowdfunding
Degree/College level minimum first year Law; Humanities or related studies. Or minimum 6 months’ work experience in a related field
Passionate and capable in your field
Able to adapt to different work environments and changing situations in Africa
Enthusiasm for travel and open minded attitude
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Challenge yourself by temporarily leaving your comfort zone
Make a difference via a local need-based project description
Work together with the local community for a better future
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