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Exciting Law internships available in top Cape Town Legal Centre

Location: South Africa: Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year

Program Duration: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 1-2 years

Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months

Dates: Year round

Magister Student Placement Organisation

http://www.magister.co.za

Hercules Pillaar Road Stellenbosch Cape Town, Western Cape 7607 South Africa

Call Us

Phone: 002721 8844725

Fax: 0862126307

Description

This Legal Centre seeks to advance the struggle for equality for women, particularly black women, who suffer socio-economic disadvantage, through the promotion and development of human rights for women.

In order to fulfill its objectives, the Legal Centre will, free of charge Litigate cases which advance women's rights and are in the public interest, particularly constitutional cases; and produce briefs to assist courts in constitutional cases which concern women's rights and gender equality.

In addition, where resources permit, the Legal Centre aims to provide women's organizations with technical legal assistance in making submissions to parliament and other institutions.

The Centre aims to provide training and capacity building programs for para-legals and women lawyers who wish to conduct constitutional litigation in regard to gender issues. They believe that there is a need to collaborate with women's organizations in all their activities. Their focus areas are fair access to resources, Having a safe place to stay, The right to Health, Being able to work and Being free of violence.

Any litigation/Legal work conducted by the Legal Centre should advance substantive equality for women. Substantive equality is advanced through litigation that seeks to improve the lives of women who have been disadvantaged by social and economic conditions.

Legal Internships
The Centre takes on Legal interns that have completed at least one year of Legal studies. The intern will have to submit a writing sample based on a specific topic provided by the Centre and tasks will be allocated to the interns depending on their knowledge and fields of interests.

Non-legal Internships
The Centre also offer internships to students with an interest and/or background in Marketing, Communications, Social Science Research or related fields as well as Fundraising. Internships in website design, social media, database management and IT are also offered.

Highlights

* Training provided in one of the top Legal Centres in South Africa
* Interning in one of the most beautiful cities in the world
* We take care of all the necessary paperwork with your host company, organization or institution
* We assist you with the visa formalities, insurance and flight bookings.
* We organize an accommodation for you that suits your needs and budget.
* We welcome you at the airport, take you to your accommodation and show you around.
* On arrival you'll get an information folder about Cape Town including important phone numbers, tips and details plus a discount card for several backpackers, bars, restaurants and car hire.
* You will receive a local SIM-card for your cell phone from us.
* We accompany you on your fist day of work and give you a friendly introduction to your new colleagues.
* We assist you with renting or purchasing a car.
* You will receive our weekly Newsletter.
* We organize weekly meetings and affordable and exciting monthly weekend trips for all 'Magisters' and friends of Magister
* If you are interested in traveling we can get you large discounts with well known local tour operators.
* We are always available for you before, during, and after your stay.

Qualifications

* A strong interest in Womens Rights, NGO work and an understanding thereof.
* A background in either Law, Marketing, Communications, Social Science Research or related fields.
* A flexible, open-minded attitude and respect for other cultures.

Intern Types
  • Criminal Justice
  • Development
  • Economics
  • Human Rights
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Marketing, Ad, PR
  • Political Science/Politics
  • Public Admin, Public Pol, Govt
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Sustainable Development
  • Women's Studies
Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

560

Cost Include Description:

In summary, after you have signed the contract, you can expect the following additional services from the Magister Team in Cape Town:

* Free Airport Transfers
* Assistance with finding accommodation according to your Budget
* Introduction to your internship company
* Support with hiring or purchasing a car if needed
* Orientation into Cape Town
* Planned student activities and weekend trips away
* Permanent contact partner during your stay in Cape Town

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Adult Education
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Consciousness-raising
  • Economic Development
  • Human Rights
  • Labor Issues
  • Law
  • Legal Aide
  • Marketing
  • Media Work
  • Refugee Relief
  • Research
  • Volunteering
  • Women
This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to South Africa

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Resume
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
4 weeks
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Job and Internship Network
Magister Student Placement Organisation's Mission Statement

As one of the most established and well known intern and volunteer organizations in Cape Town, Magister's main objective is geared towards the matching and placing of qualified International students and volunteers with dynamic Cape Town based companies and organizations. Magister also caters for the needs of backpacker tourists and newly qualified entrants to the labor market. With our wide network of contacts and range of skills we strive to ensure that your experience abroad remains an unforgettable one. While strengthening foreign ties between South Africa and other countries, Magister offers great value to their students and invests in their personal development and education as well as their careers. By liaising regularly with the students and providing professional advice and individualized services, we aim to ensure the easy set-up, smooth running and successful conclusion of ventures. We encourage the students to get to know one another and establish relationships that will support them throughout their stay in South Africa.

Year Founded

2000

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