RECRUITMENT NOTICE No 02/LAF/25

The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) is the leading non-state legal aid and human rights civil society organization in Rwanda comprising of over 35 Organizations, all working towards improving access to justice, legal aid and human rights promotion and protection. 

To effectively accomplish its mission and vision, LAF is accepting applications from qualified and skilled individuals to fill the following vacant positions within its Secretariat:

Position: Senior Legal Aid Attorneys/ Advocates (Multiple)

Description

LAF is the leading non-state legal aid service provider in Rwanda. Our Attorneys assist our clients to receive quality legal aid services. They offer different legal services ranging from criminal to various civil, labour and administrative matters. Insurance claims, asylum and refugee legal aid services are also provided by our Attorneys. Our Attorneys are also involved in strategic litigation of constitutional petitions on matters of public interest. We are recruiting Senior Attorneys to among other things:

• Give relevant legal advice and opinion on cases assigned by LAF.
• Appear in court (s) for legal representation on behalf of clients assigned by LAF.
• Support capacity-building initiatives by facilitating legal training sessions when requested
• Manage client files in an ethical and professional manner.
• Prepare court submissions for clients and other administrative correspondences and legal writings as required.
• Perform due diligence on cases received and advise LAF accordingly.

• Accompany clients to any administrative institutions for legal advocacy purposes.
• If and when applicable, conduct mediation on cases that so required.
• Prepare and submit reports to LAF on progress of cases assigned.
• Participate in Mobile Legal Aid Clinics organized by LAF
• Apply and follow rigorously Legal Aid Performance Standards as developed and approved by LAF.
• Provide legal analysis and commentary on laws, policies, and draft legislation at the request of LAF
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national laws, judicial precedents, and procedural reforms relevant to legal aid service delivery.
• Collaborate with other attorneys to share experiences and discuss legal strategies
• Represent LAF in meetings, workshops, and consultations when delegated, and provide feedback or reports on key discussions and outcomes.

Requirements

• Law Degree with at least 8 years of exprerince as practicing Attorney and 5 years in providing legal representation/assistance to vulnerable people;
• Proof of good standing with the Bar Association;
• Commitment to access to Justice for vulnerable groups;
• Strong knowledge on legal aid framework in Rwanda;
• Self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision;
• Excellent oral and communication skills;

• Familiality with principles of public interest litigation, international human rights instruments;
• Attorneys working with rural communities are encouraged to apply;
• Experience in handling Public Interest Litigation cases. 

For Legal Aid Attorneys/Advocates, their applications should comprise: a CV, application letter, valid advocate’s card, recommendation letter from RBA as a proof for compliance and being in good standing with the Bar regulations.

For other applicants, applications should include a CV, 2 references, a letter of motivation, a copy of degree(s) and relevant Certificate(s). Applications should be addressed to the Director of Operationsand submitted electronically to: recruitment@legalaidrwanda.org. Closing date for applications is 13th December 2025 at 5:00 PM (Kigali Time).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, on 11th November 2025.

Arielle KAMANZI IRIBAGIZA

Director of Operations (ai)