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Careers

Associate Trainee

Role type: Early careers
Firm: IMMMA Advocates
Location: Dar es Salaam
Posted: 20 June 2025
Application closing date: 31 December 2025

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for our Associate Trainee Program, applicants should meet the following minimum criteria:

  • Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania and enrolled as an advocate.
  • Hold a minimum Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognized university.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ready to work in a highly competitive, demanding and challenging working environment.
  • Believes in teamwork.                                                                                                                                  

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Trainee, you will:

  • Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and other documents.
  • Review and analyze legal briefs on behalf of clients.
  • Prepare pleadings and other necessary court documents.
  • Assist partners, directors and senior associates with ongoing legal matters, both locally and internationally.
  • Advise clients on company formation, annual returns, and tax filing matters.
  • Handle follow-ups at various registries.
  • Create presentations and legal alerts on relevant legislative or regulatory updates.
  • Assist in legal research and offer support in significant legal cases.
  • Collaborate with the team to discuss legal strategies and contribute to their development.
  • Other duties as will be assigned from time by the supervising partner/director/senior associate

Duration

  • The programme lasts a maximum of two (2) years.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application through the “Apply” link below. Please apply submitting the following:-

  • A cover letter
  • An updated CV
  • Copies of your academic certificates

Diversity & Inclusion

At IMMMA Advocates, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our values and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering a professional environment that values different perspectives and backgrounds.

For more information, please visit www.dlapiperafrica.co.tz  or contact our office at +255 22 2211080 -83.