Legal Fellowship Program

NEVER AGAIN RWANDA

Empowering a New Generation of Legal Change-Makers

Are you a passionate young legal mind ready to shape a just and inclusive society in Rwanda?

Never Again Rwanda invites applications for its prestigious **Legal Fellowship

Program** , a dynamic, one-year, full-time opportunity designed to nurture the next

generation of lawyers and advocates committed to advancing the rule of law ,

collaborative governance, social justice, and human rights.

About the Program

Never Again Rwanda (NAR) is a civil society national organization founded in 2002

in the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Its mission is to empower

young people with opportunities to become active citizens and agents of peace and democracy.

Currently, NAR operates through five pillars: Peacebuilding, Governance and Human Rights, Youth Engagement, Research, and Strategic Partnerships. All interventions rotate around these pillars. The Legal Fellowship Program aligns with this vision through integrating legal expertise into social transformation initiatives.

This program seeks to connect law with lived realities from community justice and legal empowerment to policy reform and civic participation.

What We're Looking For

We are recruiting young legal enthusiasts who demonstrate:

• A passion for justice, human rights, and inclusive governance

• An eagerness to work collaboratively on real-world legal and social

challenges

• A commitment to professional growth and community service

• Dedication to policy improvement

Minimum Qualifications

✔️ Bachelor's Degree in Law

✔️ ILPD Certification (Institute of Legal Practice & Development - Rwanda)

✔️ A Master's Degree in Law, Governance, Criminology, or Human Rights is a

competitive advantage

Your Role and Contribution

As a Legal Fellow, you will:

• Contribute to policy and legal research aligned with human rights, transitional justice, and democratic governance

• Support community-based legal education and access to justice programs

• Participate in national dialogues, workshops, and advocacy campaigns

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams addressing complex societal issues

• Draft legal memoranda, support legal literacy campaigns, and assist in program implementation

• Review the state commitments to international instruments Rwanda

Program Details

Duration: One year, full-time engagement

Compensation: Fellows will receive a monthly remuneration ( 200,000FRW and 40,000Frw for transport & Communication)

Location: Kigali, Rwanda (with occasional travel to field sites)

Why Apply?

• Be mentored by leading legal and human rights professionals

• Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of law, policy, and social change

• Make meaningful contributions to a peaceful, just, and inclusive society

• Join a vibrant network of young change-makers across Rwanda

• Develop practical skills in legal research, policy analysis, and advocacy

• Access professional development workshops and capacity-building sessions

How to Apply

Submit your CV, Cover Letter, Letter of Reference, and copies of your academic credentials to:

Email: info@neveragainrwanda.org

Subject Line: Legal Fellowship Program Application 2025

Application Deadline: 25th June 2025

Required Documents:

1. Comprehensive CV/Resume

2. Motivational Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages)

3. Letter of Reference from academic or professional supervisor

4. Copies of academic transcripts and certificates

5. Copy of ILPD certification

📞 Contact Information

💬 For more information, visit:

🌐 https://neveragainrwanda.org

📞 +250 788 386688

📧 info@neveragainrwanda.org

Join the Movement

This is your opportunity to be part of Rwanda's legal transformation and contribute to building a more just and equitable society for all.

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