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Undikumbukire Project (UP) Zambia is a charitable human rights organization supporting vulnerable children in conflict with the law with free legal representation, social services and advocacy for justice system transformation.

Our team of qualified and experienced experts including lawyers, psychologists, and social workers have devised highly effective interventions spanning legal aid, social support, and advocacy to provide children the support and services they need and are entitled to whilst detained. In order to bring long term change to the legal and prison system in favour of children in line with their fundamental human rights, we advocate for enhanced policies, conditions, and legal frameworks.

We currently have the following internship positions available to be filled:

2. Job Title: Legal Intern

Location: Lusaka

Duration: 6 months

Position Summary

The Legal Intern provides essential legal and logistical support to UP Zambia’s work in correctional facilities and courts, provision of legal advice to clients, and effective case management. The role involves direct interaction with clients, families, stakeholders and court personnel, and contributes to the smooth running of legal services and activities implemented under the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on human rights, criminal procedure, diversion, police bond/bail to detained children.
• Facilitate diversion processes for children in police stations/posts.
• Attend court sessions to support clients pre-appearance.
• Visit UP Zambia legal desk and correctional facilities to advise clients.
• Organize legal files, evidence, and case materials.
• Prepare case files and track progress.
• Conduct legal research relevant to assigned cases.
• Draft legal documents and update physical/online case management systems.
• Report pending court dates to supervisor.
• Assist with parent tracing and defence witness engagement.
• Prepare clients for legal proceedings and interviews.
• Facilitate client-legal team communication.
• Support report preparation.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned within the scope of the role.

Key Requirements & Attributes

• Undergraduate degree in law from a recognised institution preferred. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong research and report writing skills.
• Excellent listening and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of legal principles and terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under limited supervision.
• Strong commitment to social justice.

• Provide legal advice on human rights, criminal procedure, diversion, police bond/bail to detained children.
• Facilitate diversion processes for children in police stations/posts.
• Attend court sessions to support clients pre-appearance.
• Visit UP Zambia legal desk and correctional facilities to advise clients.
• Organize legal files, evidence, and case materials.
• Prepare case files and track progress.
• Conduct legal research relevant to assigned cases.
• Draft legal documents and update physical/online case management systems.
• Report pending court dates to supervisor.
• Assist with parent tracing and defence witness engagement.
• Prepare clients for legal proceedings and interviews.
• Facilitate client-legal team communication.
• Support report preparation.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned within the scope of the role.

• Strong research and report writing skills.
• Excellent listening and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of legal principles and terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under limited supervision.
• Strong commitment to social justice.

• Undergraduate degree in law from a recognised institution preferred.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.