Welcome to our interns for 2025

Nhlanhla Mdladla is a young, vibrant and determined individual. He graduated in 2023 with an LLB degree from the University of Johannesburg. He believes that a society built on social justice and equality has to ensure that the most vulnerable in that society are protected.

“The opportunity to be a part of the ProBono.Org team means that I get to participate collaboratively, and be in the front lines in ensuring that social justice and access to legal protection for the most vulnerable in society is met.”

“I am a PR and Communications enthusiast with a passion for crafting impactful narratives. I hold a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa and I am currently pursuing a BA Honours in Integrated Organisational Communication. I am also further expanding my knowledge by completing short courses in Public Relations and Digital Marketing. I am excited to be a part of ProBono.Org and contribute to the incredible work in advancing social justice. I look forward to playing a role in helping to strengthen both the internal and external communications of such an inspiring organisation.”

I’m a proud Soweto native with a deep passion for human rights, shaped by growing up in a community where access to justice was often limited. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Nelson Mandela University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Rhodes University. I also had the opportunity to work as a trainee investigator at the Johannesburg Office of the Ombudsman, where I investigated cases of maladministration impacting human rights.

Growing up in Soweto, surrounded by diverse cultures, made me fluent in multiple African languages, including IsiZulu, IsiXhosa and Sesotho. This multilingualism and cultural understanding fuel my drive to advocate for justice and fairness. I am currently enrolled as an LLM candidate in Transnational Criminal Justice at the University of the Western Cape, which demonstrates my ongoing commitment to advancing human rights. I am excited and eager to engage with justice, the law, and human rights in my role as a Legal Intern at ProBono.org, where I’m looking forward to learning, growing, and making a meaningful impact.”

“ I am an LLB graduate and LLM candidate in Labour Law at the University of Johannesburg. Growing up in a marginalised and impoverished community in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, I witnessed first hand the socio-economic challenges faced by disadvantaged groups. This experience fuelled my passion to pursue a career in law, advocating for the rights of marginalised communities.

As a former student assistant at the University of Johannesburg’s law clinic in Soweto, I gained valuable experience in public interest law. My aspiration is to become a leading public interest law practitioner in Africa and globally, ensuring the marginalised communities have a voice and access to justice. I seek to establish a strong network of relationships with law firms, legal practitioners, paralegals and other stakeholders who share my commitment for social justice. I am excited about the prospect of contributing to ProBono.Org’s mission for promoting access to justice and advancing human rights.”

“My time at ProBono.Org was a very eye-opening experience. I highly recommend that someone who wants to be involved with human rights issues should be able to be given an opportunity to dedicate some of their time at ProBono.Org. As an intern for the Office of the National Director and the Children’s Project, I learnt that making a difference in people’s lives is such a privilege and a huge responsibility for any upcoming legal representative. My advice for the incoming interns would be to never forget your ‘why’, let that reminder be your guide because it will help you remember why you’re here. I am excited for my new journey with another organisation in a management role and I’m looking forward to the journey that my selection in the G20’s technical committee for women and children’s issues relating to GBV has in store for me.”