Sep 14, The Equal Education Law Centre Justice Fellowship Programme for Skilled Attorneys & Law Graduates

The Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) is a registered law clinic whose staff of social justice lawyers specializes in education law and policy, through conducting public interest litigation, legal research and advocacy, and community lawyering, to advance the right to equitable, safe, and quality basic education in South Africa. The EELC also aims to develop young, skilled attorneys and law graduates in public interest litigation.

Location: Cape Town

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in strategic litigation cases. This includes conducting legal research, as well as writing, sorting, filing and paginating pleadings, briefs, legal opinions, and other court documents, and attending court and other hearings

Attend to, consult with and assist clients who attend EELC’s daily walk-in clinic

Liaise with clients, counsel, and partner organizations

Conduct research in support of advocacy and litigation activities

Assist in the drafting of research reports

Provide input into and assist with drafting submissions on laws and legislative reform

Assist with community engagement programmes

Represent EELC in civil society and public forums

Generally, support EELC’s attorneys and the effective operation of the Centre’s programmes.

Qualification, skills, and experience:

An LLB degree (completed by January 2024)

A demonstrated interest in human rights work and social justice

Demonstrable oral and written communication skills in English

Analytical skills, good presentation skills, and attention to detail

Proficiency in other South African languages will be an advantage

Computer literacy and excellent legal research skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; The Equal Education Law Centre Justice Fellowship Programme for Skilled Attorneys & Law Graduates

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