Law Internship in Tanzania
1 - 12 weeks
English
All year
16+
590 EUR
Internship
This internship is also available as an remote/virtual internship.
Internship at a Law Firm in Tanzania
Tanzania applies a mixed legal system, which incorporates elements of English common law, customary law, and Islamic law. This system is rooted in the country’s colonial history, with English common law being predominant in the formal legal system, particularly in areas such as contract and criminal law. Customary law governs matters like land tenure, inheritance, and marriage in rural areas, while Islamic law applies to personal matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance for the Muslim community. The judiciary, comprising primary courts, district courts, the High Court, and the Court of Appeal, ensures the enforcement of these laws, within a constitutional framework that guarantees the separation of powers and fundamental rights.
Law students and graduates can undertake an internship or volunteer placement at the law firm located in Boma Ng’ombe. Boma Ng’ombe is a rapidly growing settlement near Kilimanjaro International Airport, approximately halfway between Arusha and Moshi.
The law firm represents clients in various legal fields, with a focus on anti-corruption, legal violations, and criminal defense.
The four lawyers in the firm represent clients across Tanzania and attend court almost daily. Court sessions take place at the courts in Moshi, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, and Mwanza. Participants have the opportunity to accompany the lawyers to court in Moshi and Arusha, both of which are accessible within a 45-minute drive. The language of the courts in Tanzania is English.
Generally, your internship will run from Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. Office work, such as preparing for court sessions and written communication, is done from 8 AM to 2 PM, while the remaining time is usually spent on client meetings and court attendance. Interns have the opportunity to gain direct insight into Tanzania's legal system by attending court hearings. You can also travel to the courts with the lawyers by car.
Tasks During your Internship:
- Preparing legal documents
- Conducting interviews, investigations, etc.
- Preparing court documents
- Attending court hearings, including legal client consultations
Booking Process
We first need to check the availability of this internship with the host organization. For this, please send us your CV/resume in English by email to
If you need to do a mandatory internship for school/university credit, you can send us the requirements (e.g. tasks, type of supervision, number of hours). We will then check whether the internship meets these requirements.
We can usually confirm your internship within a few days. In the rare case that your internship is not available, we can often suggest a similar alternative internship placement.
After our confirmation, you secure your place by paying a deposit of 100 EUR/USD. The remaining balance is due one month before the program start.
You can also decide on your accommodation and any extras at a later stage.
Program details
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Accommodation Options
Host Families in Boma Ng'ombe
In Boma Ng’ombe, you will stay with a host family in a single room, including breakfast and dinner. If you are at the house during lunchtime, lunch will also be included. However, packed lunches for outside consumption cannot be provided.
From Boma Ng'ombe, you can easily and affordably travel by bus to Moshi and Arusha. In Moshi, you can participate in our cultural workshops and events, as well as meet our team and other program participants.
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What is included?
- Internship supervision fee
- Accommodation with a host family in a single room (including breakfast and dinner, and lunch if you are at the house during lunchtime)
- Individual Consultation and Preparation prior to your arrival
- Access to the World Unite! Knowledge Base which has preparation materials including intercultural preparation, compiled particularly for your destination
- Preparation Session via video call; together with further participants
- Arrangements for your Residence Permit, Work Permit or similar permit and other official permits (if required), but not the official government fees for it/them (See costs below)
- Pick-up and Transfers from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on arrival and departure
- Personal support staff at your location and at our international office
- Orientation and Introduction in Tanzania
- Accompanying you to your placement on your first day
- 24 Hours emergency support by local support team
- CO2 compensation of your long-haul flights: Costs for 10 seedlings of indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
- Local SIM Card with 10.000 TSH air time
- Issuance of Confirmations/Certificates for your university, scholarship, insurance, etc. and filling out/signing Internship Contracts for your university
- 15% Discount for Safaris, Kilimanjaro Climbs, Excursions and Watersports Activities offered by "Budget Safari Tanzania"
- Participation in World Unite! Cultural Workshops and Activities in Moshi at no extra cost!
Not included?
- Travel to/from Tanzania (you book it on your own; we can assist you)
- Official fees for Visa
- Insurance (Travel Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Travel Cancellation insurance: around 30-50 USD/Month - you book it on your own, we can assist you)
- Personal Expenses (e.g. Internet, local transport): around 30-50 USD/Month (estimate)
- Vaccinations
INSIGHT
this program
Learn about common law, customary law, and Islamic law
Attend court hearings
Be part of a legal team and learn about the work of a lawyer
Improve your intercultural skills
Enjoy plenty of leisure opportunities in Moshi, Arusha, and Northern Tanzania!
Questions?
your consultant for this program is
Kareen Leodgard
(she/her)
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- Email
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