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Description: The Kenya School of Law (KSL) is the only bar school in Kenya. After their completion of an Undergraduate Degrees in Law from a recognized university, students attend the Kenya School of Law to be prepared for admission to the Kenyan Bar. The Kenya School of Law was established as a law vocational training school in 1963. However, the establishment of Faculties of Law in East African universities led to a need to change the training offered at the Kenya School of Law. The Kenya School of Law was re-established as in 1995 to provide the Advocates Training Program which focused on the preparation of young lawyers for entry into the legal profession. In 2005, a ministerial task force on the Development of a Policy and Legal Framework for Legal Education in Kenya expanded the mandate of the Kenya School of Law to include the following: Advocates Training Continuing Professional Legal Development Paralegal Training The provision of Specialized Professional Legal Training in Public Service Conducting of Projects, Consultancies and Research The Council of Legal Education Act is the basis of legal training in Kenya.
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Kenya School of Law (KSL) — Current Job Vacancies


๐Ÿ•“ Application Deadline: November 18, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Location: Nairobi, Kenya
๐Ÿข Employer: Kenya School of Law (KSL)
๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

 

KSL is mandated to train, examine, and certify law graduates in line with the Council of Legal Education (CLE) regulations.


Open Job Positions

๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿ’ผ 1. Director / Chief Executive Officer (Re-advertisement)

  • Overall leadership and strategic direction of the institution.

  • Oversees implementation of academic, administrative, and operational goals.

  • Applicants must have a strong background in law, management, or academia, with senior leadership experience.


๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿซ 2. Assistant Director, Advocates Training Programme

  • Supports the Director in managing the Advocates Training Programme (ATP).

  • Responsible for academic planning, curriculum oversight, and performance management of training staff.

  • Requires advanced qualifications in Law and demonstrable experience in legal education or curriculum development.


๐Ÿ“š 3. Part-Time Lecturers (Various Specializations)

The School seeks qualified legal professionals and academicians for part-time lecturing in the following disciplines:

  • Civil Litigation

  • Criminal Litigation

  • Probate and Administration

  • Legal Writing and Drafting

  • Trial Advocacy

  • Professional Ethics

  • Legal Practice Management (Human Resource, Office Practice, and Accounting)

  • Conveyancing

  • Commercial Transactions

Qualifications:

  • At least a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Law.

  • Admission to the Kenya Bar and good standing with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).

  • Minimum of five (5) years’ post-admission experience in legal practice or academia.


๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 4. Waiter

  • Responsible for food and beverage service in the school’s hospitality unit.

  • Requires a Certificate or Diploma in Food and Beverage Service or Hospitality Management from a recognized institution.

  • Prior experience in a reputable hospitality establishment is an added advantage.


๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿณ 5. Cook

  • Prepares meals for staff, students, and guests in the school cafeteria.

  • Must have a Certificate or Diploma in Food Production or Culinary Arts.

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in institutional or hotel kitchen settings.


Minimum General Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be Kenyan citizens.

  • Have relevant academic and professional qualifications.

  • Meet the integrity standards of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

  • Possess strong communication, teamwork, and ethical conduct skills.


Method of Application

Interested candidates should:

  1. Submit an application letter, updated CV, and copies of academic/professional certificates, plus national ID.

  2. Clearly indicate the position applied for on the envelope or subject line (if emailed).

  3. Address the application to:

The Secretary/CEO
Kenya School of Law
P.O. Box 30369 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Alternatively, applications may be submitted online through the Kenya School of Law careers portal at https://www.ksl.ac.ke.

 

Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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