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The Chair of African Legal Studies, in partnership with the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD), Rwanda, invites applications for the Rwanda Justice Sector Internship Program 2026.

Two to three students will spend six weeks (August/September/October 2026) working primarily within the Judiciary of Rwanda (Supreme Court). The program offers hands-on experience in case research, legal analysis, and judicial practice in an international context. No prior knowledge of Rwandan law is required.

Deadline: March 15, 2026

Apply (single PDF): CV, motivation letter (1 page), transcript, proof of English proficiency via E-Mail at africanlegalstudies@uni-bayreuth.de

Online interviews are part of the selection process. Funding guidance is available via the Chair and the International Office.

If this has piqued your interest, we invite you to take a look at the Rwanda Justice Sector Internship Program Letter and the experiences shared by students from the University of Bayreuth who completed an internship at the Supreme Court of Rwanda in 2023 and 2025 respectively. For all further questions, feel free to contact the African Legal Studies Team via E-mail!