CIPC IP Copyright Internships 2026: Apply for Pretoria Positions

Are you a recent law graduate looking for hands-on experience in intellectual property? The CIPC IP Copyright Internships 2026 offer a great chance for unemployed South Africans to build skills in a government setting. Offered by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), these two positions provide real-world training in copyright law.

Program Overview

The CIPC Graduate Internship Programme focuses on IP Copyright. It targets unemployed graduates who want practical legal work. The program lasts 24 months and takes place at the Sunnyside Office in Pretoria, Gauteng.

CIPC works under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Interns get exposure to copyright rules and public sector tasks. This setup helps build a solid base for a legal career.

Key Details

Here are the main facts about the CIPC IP Copyright Internships 2026:

• Positions: 2 IP Copyright Interns
• Reference Number: IPCopyrightintern
• Location: Sunnyside, Pretoria
• Duration: 24 months
• Stipend: R12,000 per month
• Closing Date: 16 April 2026

Applications close soon, so check the details early.

Who Can Apply

You need an LLB degree to qualify. Other rules include:

• South African citizen
• Unemployed graduate
• Aged 18 to 35
• No past internship or work experience

Foreign degrees require SAQA evaluation. Only those who meet all points will move forward.

Benefits for Interns

This program offers clear gains:

• Hands-on work in intellectual property law
• Training on copyright rules and checks
• Skills from a government workplace
• Guidance from mentors
• Steps toward a full legal job

Interns sign an agreement and get professional growth.

Application Process

Apply online only. Fax, email, or in-person submissions do not count. Upload these documents:

• Updated CV
• Certified ID copy
• LLB degree proof

Put files in the right spots on the system. Shortlisted people get contact. CIPC may not fill all spots.

Use this link: CIPC application portal

For help, call CIPC Recruitment at 087 743 7075, 7180, 7074, or 087 260 1554.

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