Cognia Law: Legal Graduate Internships 2021
Cognia Law invites applicants to apply for Legal Internship / graduates programme for 2021.
Internship Application Closing date: 15 August 2020
Internship Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Cognia Law is recruiting LLB graduates for the 2021 legal graduate program
Role Description
Cognia Law offers an alternative to candidates who want to experience a different side of law. The successful candidate will be part of a team based in Cape Town. The candidate’s responsibilities will generally relate to data collection, data management, and document review. The candidate will receive training so prior work experience is not a requirement. This opportunity will stand the successful candidate in good stead when applying for articles after the program.
Candidate Requirements
- Law degree from a top tertiary institution
- Languages: English – spoken and written (required)
- Preference will be given to EE candidates
Required skills include:
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written/ verbal communication skills
- Able to work both independently and as an integral part of a team
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Developed skills in legal drafting
- Commercial, proactive and business-like mind-set
- A good grasp of Microsoft Office applications
- Be comfortable with technological applications, plus a knowledge of legal review platforms will be beneficial
- Good time management skills and the ability to operate well in high-pressure environments
- Strong team player
- Risk sensitivity and the ability to know when to escalate an issue
How to apply
Click here to apply for Cognia Law: Legal Graduate Internships 2021
