The covering letter should include:

• Preferred area of work (programme or unit)
• Motivation and expectations from the internship
• What ways the applicant can support RLP's daily activities
• Duration of stay. Any plans for leave or travelling on holiday should be excluded from the timeframe committed.

Interns nominated by Universities/Institutions that have standard placement arrangements with the Refugee Law project, are required to send in the following;

• Introduction letter from the nominating University/Institution
• Cover letter as above

Applicants are encouraged to apply early for any position, and are reminded that the application deadline for all summer placements is 15 March each year.

• Interns could also BE POSTED to RLP Offices outside Kampala including Gulu, Kotido, Kitgum, Mbarara and Hoima.
• Interns are NOT paid and applicants should expect to be fully self-sufficient.
• Foreign Interns are EXPECTED to be fully self-funded, organize for their visa prior to arrival in Uganda, have adequate medical and life insurance, and be adaptable to living in conditions of a developing country.
• When accepted, Foreign Interns are required to pay their fees in full (depending on the number of months) before they commence their placement at RLP.
• MAC systems are not compatible with some software systems so potential interns and volunteers are advised to take note of this.