The Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal Divisions of the High Court invite South African law graduates to apply for Legal Research Internship Opportunities 2025.
Internship Application Ending Date: 30 April 2025
Internship Placement: Johannesburg High Court, Pretoria High Court, Durban High Court, Pietermaritzburg High Court – Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
About the Programme:
The Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal Divisions of the High Court, in collaboration with the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit (DGRU) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), offer a 10-month Legal Research Internship Programme for young graduates.
Successful applicants will:
- Be employed by UCT on a fixed-term contract
- Be seconded to work in person at one of the High Courts listed
- Receive a monthly stipend of R9 000
Positions Available:
- 10 interns in Gauteng
- 5 interns in KwaZulu-Natal
Minimum Requirements:
- LLB degree or a four-year recognised legal qualification accredited by SAQA
- Knowledge of electronic legal research databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Jutastat, Sabinet)
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent legal research, report writing, and editing skills
- Strong communication (written and verbal)
- Analytical and creative thinking
- Good time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure and in a team
Key Duties:
- Conduct legal research and prepare memorandums for Judges
- Retrieve and analyse legal materials
- Assist in drafting legal articles, speeches, and conference papers
- Attend court proceedings when required
- Manage tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines
How to apply
Click here to apply for the Legal Research Internship Opportunities 2025
(Submit your cover letter, CV, and transcript of academic performance)
Email applications to: dgruapplications@uct.ac.za
Subject line: Legal Internship Application 2025
Important Dates:
- Closing date for applications: 30 April 2025
- Shortlisted candidates contacted by: 8 May 2025
- Start date: By no later than 1 June 2025
Note:
Preference will be given to applicants already based in Gauteng (for Johannesburg and Pretoria placements) and already based in KwaZulu-Natal (for Durban and Pietermaritzburg placements).
