JUSTICE invites applications for winter internship

JUSTICE invites applications for a three month internship.  

Successful candidates will work closely with our policy team on a range of important and pressing law reform matters. The internship will provide an opportunity to develop research and drafting skills, engage with litigation and law-making processes, and to be part of a small, friendly and committed staff.

Given the nature of our work, applications are sought from individuals who will have completed by the start of the internship either:  

• a UK qualifying law degree, a list of which can be found here;

• a postgraduate law conversion course;  

• part 1 of the SQE; or  

• the CILEX CPQ advance stage.  

Applicants should demonstrate an interest in the challenges affecting the justice system – whether criminal, civil or administrative – and have an understanding of the UK’s constitutional and human rights framework. They should have excellent written and oral communication skills.

We are inclusive and collaborative and are committed to recruiting staff from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. In our work, we seek out and collaborate with a wide range of legal professionals, organisations, and users of the system to influence and inform the direction of our work.

We value a healthy and nurturing working environment and are proud of the office culture at JUSTICE. We provide opportunities for the development of staff skills and experience in a supportive and collegiate environment. We care that our staff enjoy their working day, and their health and wellbeing are of the utmost importance to us. We are a flexible employer, with staff encouraged to structure work around other aspects of their lives. In all our work, communications and relationships, we do not tolerate disrespectful or bullying behaviour.

We are recruiting for one intern to start in January 2026. The internship is a full-time role for three months. However, we are happy to discuss the possibility of working on a part time basis over an extended period if required, with a minimum of three days per week commitment. The salary for this role is £25,207 per annum, pro rata.  

The JUSTICE team works in a hybrid manner. We have an office in London however, in-person attendance is currently optional, and we welcome applications from individuals based across the UK. The successful candidate will have regular video calls with their line manager, the policy team, and wider JUSTICE staff.  

The full Job Description can be found here.

To be considered for the internship please complete the application form, which can be found here.

Please note you cannot save your progress on the application form and return to it later. To see the questions in advance please download them by clicking here.

Please note the application form for the JUSTICE internship and the Kalisher Trust Internship at JUSTICE is the same – you will be asked which role you are applying for. If you want to be considered for both roles you only need to complete the form once.

Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive and our limited resources as a small charity we are unable to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not interviewed.  

Closing date: Wednesday 19 November at 11:59pm

Interviews will be held w/c 8 December

Please note we will contact all candidates by regarding the outcome of their application.

If you have any queries about the position, please contact us at jobs@justice.org.uk

JUSTICE's fellowship programme is governed by the principles of equal opportunity.

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