Are you a young law graduate dreaming of making your mark in the legal world?
Here’s an incredible chance! JudgesMatter, in partnership with the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town (UCT), is offering a ten-month Legal Research Internship.
If you have an LLB and a passion for research, don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Work Hand-in-Hand with Judges – Learn from the Best!

In 2025, the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Divisions of the High Court are looking for 15 Legal Research Interns — 10 interns for Gauteng and 5 interns for KZN.

Successful applicants will be hired by UCT and then placed (seconded) to one of these High Courts:

• Johannesburg High Court
• Pretoria High Court
• Durban High Court
• Pietermaritzburg High Court

Important: This is not a remote position. You will be working in-person at the courts, directly supporting Judges!

What You Will Do as a Legal Research Intern

Get ready to dive deep into the world of law and justice! Your duties will include:

• Conduct Legal Research: Find important information from various sources (books, journals, databases).
• Support Judges: Help Judges prepare judgments by researching legal topics.
• Analyze Information: Read and understand complicated legal materials and summarize them clearly.
• Attend Court Sessions: Sit in on court proceedings when asked by a Judge.
• Write and Proofread: Prepare high-quality legal memorandums and help draft speeches, legal articles, and papers.
• Manage Your Time: Handle multiple tasks at once, meet strict deadlines, and work under pressure without dropping quality.

Do You Meet These Requirements?

Before you apply, make sure you tick all the boxes:

✅ Education:

• You must have an LLB degree or another four-year recognized legal qualification accredited by SAQA.

✅ Knowledge:

• You must know how to use online research tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, Jutastat, and Sabinet.

✅ Skills:

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Great communication (spoken and written).
• Strong problem-solving and planning abilities.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Amazing time management — especially under pressure!
• Creative and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Stipend and Contract Details

• Contract Duration: 10 months
• Monthly Stipend: R9 000
• Employer: University of Cape Town (UCT)
• Starting Date: No later than 1 June 2025

This is a paid internship, helping you cover your basic needs while gaining priceless career experience!

Who Gets Preference?

Preference will be given to:

• Candidates who already live in Gauteng (for Johannesburg and Pretoria High Court placements).
• Candidates who already live in KZN (for Durban and Pietermaritzburg High Court placements).

How to Apply

Ready to kick-start your legal career? Here’s what you need to send:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV (Curriculum Vitae)
3. Transcript of Academic Results

Email your full application to:
📧 dgruapplications@uct.ac.za

Deadline to Apply:
📅 Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Important Dates:

• Shortlisted candidates contacted by: 8 May 2025
• Start date: As soon as possible but no later than 1 June 2025

Quick Summary

• Internship: Legal Research Internship
• Location: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Pietermaritzburg
• Duration: 10 months
• Monthly Pay: R9 000 stipend
• Deadline: 30 April 2025
• Start Date: 1 June 2025 latest
• Application Email: dgruapplications@uct.ac.za

Don’t Miss Out – Apply Now!

There are only 15 spots available — and they will go fast!
If you want a head start in your legal career, working directly with Judges and top law professionals, don’t wait until it’s too late.
Apply today and step into the courtroom with confidence!