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 womens rights and are in the public interest, particularly constitutional cases; and produce briefs to assist courts in constitutional cases which concern womens rights and gender equality.

In addition, where resources permit, the Legal Centre aims to provide womens 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 womens 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.

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.

Hours:

9 to 5

Length/Availability:

Various durations

Start Date:

Year round

End Date:

, Year round

Deadline:

Internships are offered throughout the year

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