Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Human Rights & Legal Advocacy Internship in Tanzania.

A perfect internship for anyone looking for human rights or advocacy experience. Interns work alongside legal advocates providing legal aid and advice to those who cannot afford it. Help raise human rights awareness and support those in need of legal support.

Interns in Arusha are accommodated together on one of the city’s most top-rated guest houses, located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood (just 15 minutes from town center). Living is safe, clean, modern and comfortable, including 24/7 gated security, housekeeping, and a live-in local coordinator.

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for interns who are pursuing an associated career path. Interns in at least their second year of study in a related field is desirable, but not essential (related fields such as Law, Political Science, Gender Equality or humanities). High School graduates aged 18+ may be accepted, depending on the strength of their application (including any relevant experience, with a desire to learn and grow within this field).

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Human Rights & Legal Advocacy internships in Tanzania provide a unique opportunity to contribute towards the challenging work of injustice and inequality. Interns are placed with the Magistrates and Primary Court in Arusha, where they have the opportunity to sit through formal court proceedings, while also assisting in the magistrates office, helping with admin of legal documents. There is also scope to assist with a Law and Human Rights Center, which provides free legal aid.

Please note that this placement strictly requires interns to wear formal attire. This means that you should wear a collared shirt. Men are expected to wear respectible trousers and women may similarly dress formally with dark coloured pants or a long skirt (which must not fall above the knee). It’s advisable to bring a laptop.

Interns are given activities and/or a caseload to work through with your supervisor each day. Your supervisor will help to guide your work, and you’ll generally collaborate with them to understand the issues, research legal precedents and statutes, liaise with various stakeholders and help to find solutions. In complex cases that need to be handled by a qualified lawyer, you may only be able to observe proceedings. You should come prepared to expect days that are busy and challenging, and other days which may be more slow paced.

These internships are ideal for those looking for realistic legal aid work experience. Your routine will closely follow that of a practicing lawyer in an NGO that aims to assist vulnerable people in the community, and you’ll gain experience working through real life legal cases, such as domestic disputes and inheritance issues. As an intern, you are unable to represent clients in legal hearings, but you can observe proceedings and see your work being applied in legal contexts.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Tanzania programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.