Why Young Lawyers Should Take Advantage of the Advocates Benevolent Association’s Benefits

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) provides Kenyan lawyers with resources to support their careers and ensure professionalism within the legal field. One unique advantage members of the Kenyan Bar enjoy is access to the welfare resources under the Advocates Benevolent Association (ABA). So, what prompted the LSK to go beyond benefits like professional networking […]

Unpacking the Legal Awareness Week 2024 Gala Dinner

Unpacking the Legal Awareness Week 2024 Gala Dinner The Law Society of Kenya’s Legal Awareness Week 2024 Gala Dinner took place on Friday, the 1st of November, 2024, at the Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel. The event punctuated the legal awareness week that commenced on October 28th under the theme, “Laws For The People, By The […]

Life Lessons From Kenya’s Premiere Law Career Fair: Part 3

As humans, seeking comfort is second nature because we are wired to seek security as a defense mechanism. However, while comfort comes with ease, it does not always mean being safe, and it might not be the best thing for you. During this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month (May), we highlighted the benefits of learning […]

Life Lessons From Kenya’s Premiere Law Career Fair: Part 2

The people in your circle consciously and subconsciously influence you to change. Therefore, it is crucial to surround yourself with people who can influence positive changes in your personal and professional life.  Second, surrounding yourself with the right people means having champions or people who can vouch for you in their spheres of influence. The […]

Life Lessons From Kenya’s Premiere Law Career Fair: Part 1

Studying law has many benefits. For starters, it’s an honorable profession (everybody respects the title “wakili”). However, the versatility of the legal profession is arguably the profession’s most underrated benefit. Every facet of life has a legal aspect. Moreover, the law is constantly evolving to accommodate advancements in technology, industry, communication, entertainment, health, human rights, […]

Kenya’s Premiere Law Career Fair: An Overview

A Recap Of Kenya’s Premiere Law Career Fair “If Argwings Kodhek, the first Kenyan lawyer of African descent, woke up today and sat in this room, what would he say, and how would he feel? Nobody went ahead of him; he was the first.  He’d say, “Look at you! You’re so fortunate to get to […]

Emerging From a Mental Health Struggle: Two Kenyan Lawyers Share Their Journeys

The legal profession is stressful and highly competitive. Moreover, its demanding nature begins straight from law school and grows as advocates enter the profession. On the one hand, a healthy dose of stress is good for optimum productivity, based on the Yerkes-Dodson law of performance. According to a 2016 article published in the Harvard Business […]