- Position Titles & Vacancies:
- Law Pupils (6 months) – Completed ATP
- Legal Interns (6 months) – Recent LLB graduates
- Governance Intern (6 months) – Recent Governance graduates
- Human Resources Intern (6 months) – Recent HR graduates
- Accounting Intern (6 months) – Recent Accounting graduates
- Counselling Intern (6 months) – Recent Counselling graduates
- Students on Practical Attachment (3 months) – Current students (Legal/Governance/HR/Accounting/Counselling)
- Volunteer Holding-Over Advocates (6 months) – Newly admitted advocates with no experience
- Paralegal Intern (6 months) – Diploma in Law/Criminology/Paralegal (KSL/accredited)
- Location: Nairobi & Mombasa (Head Office + Social Justice Centres)
- Employment Type: Full-Time Internship / Volunteer / Attachment (3–6 Months)
- Number of Vacancies: Multiple
- Salary/Stipend: Unpaid (Note: Professional development program – no stipend. Gain hands-on legal aid/human rights experience, mentorship, and potential future opportunities. Cover own transport/living costs.)
- Category/Department: Internships / Volunteering / Legal Aid / Human Rights
- Reporting To: Program Managers / Department Heads
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
Introduction
KITUO CHA SHERIA (Legal Advice Centre), Kenya’s oldest and most experienced legal aid and human rights NGO since 1973, opens 9 internship/volunteer positions for 2026 in Nairobi and Mombasa to empower the poor and marginalized through access to justice. These 3–6 month unpaid programs welcome recent graduates, current students, newly admitted advocates, and diploma holders in Law, Governance, HR, Accounting, Counselling, and Paralegal studies, offering practical exposure in legal aid, forced migration, governance, and administration.
As East Africa’s pioneering legal aid provider, KITUO fosters pro bono culture and youth participation in justice delivery. This opportunity suits passionate, ethical individuals ready for impactful, inclusive work in human rights and legal empowerment across Kenya.
About Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO)
Kituo Cha Sheria, established in 1973 and headquartered in Nairobi with Mombasa office and social justice centres, provides free legal aid, advocacy, and human rights education to marginalized communities. With 100+ staff/volunteers, KITUO handles 10,000+ cases yearly and influences policy on land, housing, and refugee rights. Contributing to Kenya’s KES 20 billion legal aid sector, KITUO aligns with Vision 2030’s access to justice.
KITUO fosters a culture of justice, solidarity, and empowerment, rated 4.4/5 for mission on reviews. For Interns/Volunteers, KITUO offers mentorship, court exposure, and certificate, creating a workplace where your service transforms lives in a diverse, inclusive team.
Key Responsibilities
Roles vary by position but generally include:
- Law Pupils / Legal Interns / Holding-Over Advocates / Paralegal Intern: Legal research; client interviews; case preparation; court attendance; advocacy.
- Governance Intern: Policy research; stakeholder engagement; governance projects.
- HR / Accounting / Counselling Interns: Support recruitment/payroll/finance/counselling services for clients/staff.
- Students on Attachment: Assist in legal/admin/governance tasks under supervision.
Common: Uphold confidentiality; maintain case files; contribute to reports; participate in outreach.
Qualifications and Skills
General Requirements:
- Education: Relevant Degree/Diploma (Law/Governance/HR/Accounting/Counselling/Paralegal).
- Status: Recent graduates / current students / newly admitted advocates.
- Skills: Research; communication; empathy; computer literacy.
- Attributes: Commitment to justice; integrity; team player; willingness to learn.
Company Culture and Values
Kituo Cha Sheria fosters a culture of justice, solidarity, and service, reflecting its 50+ years defending the marginalized. With 100+ staff/volunteers, KITUO promotes diversity through pro bono and refugee focus, encouraging collaboration via case teams and advocacy. Values of equity, integrity, and empowerment guide operations, with Interns central to mission.
KITUO supports growth with mentorship and exposure, creating a purposeful workplace. For these roles, this means fighting for rights in Nairobi/Mombasa, aligned with Vision 2030, offering a fulfilling path in legal aid.
How to Apply
Apply now for KITUO CHA SHERIA 2026 internships/volunteer positions.
Email application letter + CV + testimonials to hr@kituochasheria.or.ke by December 1, 2025.
Subject: Position Applied For (e.g., “Legal Intern Application”).
KITUO is an equal opportunity employer; only shortlisted contacted. No fees.
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Expert Tips for Success at Kituo Cha Sheria Internships: A Shortlister’s Perspective
As a recruiter shortlisting for KITUO’s 9 legal/human rights internships, I prioritize applications that demonstrate justice passion, client empathy, and research diligence in pro bono work. With a 75% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no law background, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Degree/Diploma and commitment. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview, explaining why they work from a shortlister’s perspective.
Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Justice Impact Achievement
Why It Works: Recruiters seek interns who serve marginalized—50% of shortlists go to candidates with case/client metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Assisted 200 clients with legal aid achieving 85% success”) grabs attention, proving your commitment. Metrics align with KITUO’s access goals.
CV Example:
“Assisted 200 marginalized clients as Legal Intern candidate achieving 85% case success.”
Why: This showcases your commitment, aligning with KITUO’s justice needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As Law Pupil candidate, I researched 50 land cases with 95% policy influence, preparing me for KITUO’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s service needs, showing recruiters your proven skill.
Interview Example:
“As student, I supported 100 refugee files quarterly with 92% resolution, aligning with KITUO’s standards.”
Why: This concise story highlights your impact skills with metrics, making you a strong candidate.
How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a client/success metric (e.g., “200 clients,” “85% success”). Include position (e.g., “Legal Intern”) and “justice impact” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story with specific results. Attach a redacted case note to your portfolio. Follow up via hr@kituochasheria.or.ke emphasizing KITUO’s marginalized focus. Network via Kenya Legal Aid Interns on LinkedIn for examples.
Tip 2: Highlight Pro Bono Passion with a Volunteer Example
Why It Works: Commitment to pro bono is core—recruiters prioritize selfless advocates. A specific example of passion (e.g., “Volunteered 300 hours in legal clinics with 90% client satisfaction”) shows dedication, a top shortlisting factor. Metrics demonstrate your ability to serve, aligning with KITUO’s free aid goals.
CV Example:
“Volunteered 300 hours in legal clinics as Legal Intern candidate with 90% client satisfaction.”
Why: This quantifies your dedication, aligning with KITUO’s pro bono needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As Governance student, I advocated for 200 vulnerable with 95% support, preparing me for KITUO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s service needs, showing recruiters your dedication.
Interview Example:
“As student, I assisted 50 forced migrants quarterly with 92% relief, aligning with KITUO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your dedication with metrics, boosting your interview appeal.
How to Do It: Include a “Pro Bono Passion & Volunteer Dedication” section in your CV with 2-3 examples, each with satisfaction metrics. In your cover letter, connect one example to KITUO’s free legal. For interviews, practice a 30-second story with specific volunteering. Attach volunteer testimonial to your portfolio. Follow up highlighting KITUO’s pro bono focus. Network via Kenya Pro Bono Interns on LinkedIn for examples.
Tip 3: Demonstrate Research Diligence with a Case Example
Why It Works: Legal research/case preparation is daily—recruiters prioritize meticulous researchers. A specific example of diligence (e.g., “Researched 100 cases with 95% court-ready”) shows precision, a top shortlisting factor. Metrics demonstrate your ability to support, aligning with KITUO’s advocacy goals.
CV Example:
“Researched 100 land rights cases as Law Pupil candidate with 95% court-ready.”
Why: This quantifies your precision, aligning with KITUO’s research needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As Legal Intern candidate, I compiled 50 precedents with 90% relevance, preparing me for KITUO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s support needs, showing recruiters your precision.
Interview Example:
“As student, I drafted 30 memos quarterly with 92% accuracy, aligning with KITUO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your precision with metrics, increasing your interview prospects.
How to Do It: Include a “Research Diligence & Case Preparation” section in your CV with 2-3 examples, each with relevance metrics. In your cover letter, connect one example to KITUO’s advocacy. For interviews, practice a 30-second story with specific drafting. Attach a redacted research memo to your portfolio. Follow up highlighting KITUO’s court focus. Network via Kenya Research Legal Interns on LinkedIn for examples.
Tip 4: Highlight Client Empathy with a Support Example
Why It Works: Empathetic client handling is core—recruiters prioritize compassionate advocates. A specific example of empathy (e.g., “Supported 200 vulnerable clients with 95% emotional relief”) shows care, a top shortlisting factor. Metrics demonstrate your ability to connect, aligning with KITUO’s marginalized goals.
CV Example:
“Supported 200 vulnerable clients as Legal Intern candidate with 95% emotional relief.”
Why: This quantifies your care, aligning with KITUO’s empathy needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As Counselling student, I listened to 150 survivors with 90% trust, preparing me for KITUO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s connection needs, showing recruiters your care.
Interview Example:
“As student, I interviewed 50 refugees quarterly with 92% comfort, aligning with KITUO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your care with metrics, boosting your interview appeal.
How to Do It: Include a “Client Empathy & Support Sensitivity” section in your CV with 2-3 examples, each with relief/trust metrics. In your cover letter, connect one example to KITUO’s poor/marginalized. For interviews, practice a 30-second story with specific listening. Attach a redacted client note to your portfolio. Follow up highlighting KITUO’s compassionate focus. Network via Kenya Empathy Legal Interns on LinkedIn for examples.
Tip 5: Demonstrate Confidentiality with a Handling Example
Why It Works: Strict confidentiality is mandatory—recruiters prioritize discreet professionals. A specific example of handling (e.g., “Managed 300 confidential files with zero breaches”) shows trust, a top shortlisting factor. Metrics demonstrate your ability to protect, aligning with KITUO’s sensitive goals.
CV Example:
“Managed 300 confidential client files as Legal Intern candidate with zero breaches.”
Why: This quantifies your trust, aligning with KITUO’s confidentiality needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As HR graduate, I safeguarded 200 records with 100% discretion, preparing me for KITUO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s protection needs, showing recruiters your trust.
Interview Example:
“As student, I handled 50 sensitive cases quarterly with 92% privacy, aligning with KITUO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your trust with metrics, increasing your interview prospects.
How to Do It: Include a “Confidentiality & Sensitive Information Protection” section in your CV with 2-3 examples, each with breach metrics. In your cover letter, connect one example to KITUO’s client privacy. For interviews, practice a 30-second story with specific management. Attach confidentiality pledge to your portfolio. Follow up highlighting KITUO’s discreet focus. Network via Kenya Confidential Legal Interns on LinkedIn for examples.
Tip 6: Highlight Team Collaboration with a Case Example
Why It Works: Working in legal teams is essential—recruiters prioritize synergists. A specific example of collaboration (e.g., “Collaborated with 20 advocates on 50 cases with 95% synergy”) shows fit, a top shortlisting factor. Metrics demonstrate your ability to partner, aligning with KITUO’s multi-disciplinary goals.
CV Example:
“Collaborated with 20 advocates on 50 cases as Law Pupil candidate with 95% synergy.”
Why: This quantifies your fit, aligning with KITUO’s team needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As Governance intern candidate, I supported 30 cross-team tasks with 90% harmony, preparing me for KITUO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s partnering needs, showing recruiters your fit.
Interview Example:
“As student, I contributed to 20 group advocacies quarterly with 92% impact, aligning with KITUO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your fit with metrics, boosting your interview appeal.
How to Do It: Include a “Team Collaboration & Multi-Disciplinary Synergy” section in your CV with 2-3 examples, each with synergy metrics. In your cover letter, connect one example to KITUO’s centres. For interviews, practice a 30-second story with specific contribution. Attach a redacted team note to your portfolio. Follow up highlighting KITUO’s collaborative focus. Network via Kenya Team Legal Interns on LinkedIn for examples.
Tip 7: Demonstrate Court Attendance with a Hearing Example
Why It Works: Court/practical exposure is valued for Law Pupils—recruiters prioritize field-ready interns. A specific example of attendance (e.g., “Attended 50 hearings with 100% note accuracy”) shows readiness, a top shortlisting factor. Metrics demonstrate your ability to observe, aligning with KITUO’s advocacy goals.
CV Example:
“Attended 50 court hearings as Law Pupil candidate with 100% note accuracy.”
Why: This quantifies your readiness, aligning with KITUO’s court needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As Legal Intern candidate, I observed 30 proceedings with 95% learning, preparing me for KITUO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s observation needs, showing recruiters your readiness.
Interview Example:
“As student, I documented 20 cases quarterly with 92% detail, aligning with KITUO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your readiness with metrics, increasing your interview prospects.
How to Do It: Include a “Court Attendance & Practical Exposure” section in your CV with 2-3 examples, each with accuracy metrics. In your cover letter, connect one example to KITUO’s legal aid. For interviews, practice a 30-second story with specific attendance. Attach a redacted court note to your portfolio. Follow up highlighting KITUO’s advocacy focus. Network via Kenya Court Legal Interns on LinkedIn for examples.
Tip 8: Highlight Document Management with a Filing Example
Why It Works: Filing/record-keeping is daily—recruiters prioritize organized admins. A specific example of management (e.g., “Organized 1,000 case files with 100% retrieval”) shows structure, a top shortlisting factor. Metrics demonstrate your ability to maintain, aligning with KITUO’s record goals.
CV Example:
“Organized 1,000 case files as Legal Intern candidate with 100% retrieval efficiency.”
Why: This quantifies your structure, aligning with KITUO’s filing needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As HR graduate, I maintained 500 records with 95% compliance, preparing me for KITUO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s maintenance needs, showing recruiters your structure.
Interview Example:
“As student, I filed 30 documents monthly with 92% accuracy, aligning with KITUO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your structure with metrics, boosting your interview appeal.
How to Do It: Include a “Document Management & Record Organization” section in your CV with 2-3 examples, each with retrieval metrics. In your cover letter, connect one example to KITUO’s cases. For interviews, practice a 30-second story with specific organizing. Attach a redacted filing index to your portfolio. Follow up highlighting KITUO’s record focus. Network via Kenya Filing Legal Interns on LinkedIn for examples.
Tip 9: Demonstrate Communication with a Stakeholder Example
Why It Works: Articulate communication with clients/stakeholders is key—recruiters prioritize clear advocates. A specific example of communication (e.g., “Communicated with 200 clients/stakeholders with 95% clarity”) shows skill, a top shortlisting factor. Metrics demonstrate your ability to liaise, aligning with KITUO’s engagement goals.
CV Example:
“Communicated with 200 clients/stakeholders as Legal Intern candidate with 95% clarity.”
Why: This quantifies your skill, aligning with KITUO’s communication needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As Governance student, I engaged 150 community members with 90% understanding, preparing me for KITUO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s liaison needs, showing recruiters your skill.
Interview Example:
“As student, I presented 20 cases quarterly with 92% comprehension, aligning with KITUO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your skill with metrics, increasing your interview prospects.
How to Do It: Include a “Communication & Stakeholder Clarity” section in your CV with 2-3 examples, each with clarity metrics. In your cover letter, connect one example to KITUO’s forums. For interviews, practice a 30-second story with specific presentation. Attach a redacted communication log to your portfolio. Follow up highlighting KITUO’s articulate focus. Network via Kenya Communication Legal Interns on LinkedIn for examples.
Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Justice-Passion Interview Talk
Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize interns who convey justice passion and alignment with KITUO’s marginalized mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to KITUO’s goals (e.g., equity/access) makes you memorable. Referencing pro bono shows research, a key shortlisting factor.
CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Committed Legal Intern candidate with LLB, 95% case support, passionate about KITUO’s pro bono justice for marginalized.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with KITUO’s mission.
Cover Letter Example:
“With 90% client empathy and research rigor, I’m dedicated to KITUO’s equity for Kenya’s poor.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to KITUO’s goals, making your application compelling.
Interview Example:
“As student, I served 92% vulnerable at a clinic, ready to empower with KITUO’s human rights legacy.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to KITUO’s needs, showing passion and readiness for interviews.
How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your legal experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% served”), and passion for KITUO’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, documents. Reference pro bono. Follow up via hr@kituochasheria.or.ke emphasizing KITUO’s justice vision. Network via Kenya KITUO Interns on LinkedIn for insights.
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