The Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice is one of the Institutions set out in section 14 of the Advocates Act, CAP. 16 and the Kenya School of Law Pupillage Guidelines 2023, as an Institution in which students of the Kenya School of Law may undertake their Pupillage Prógramme for a period of six (6) months, The Office seeks to engage seventy (70) highly-motivated Kenyans to undertake the Pupillage Programme for a period of six (6) months commencing January 2026.
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
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A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized university.
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A current letter from the Kenya School of Law recommending the student to proceed to pupillage.
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Copies of academic certificates and testimonials.
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A copy of the National Identity Card.
Personal Attributes
Successful pupils shall be selected based on the following factors:
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Computer literacy.
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Good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
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A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
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Ability to work as part of a team and handle challenging assignments within timelines.
Other Requirements
Interested and qualified persons are requested to download and fill the Pupillage Application Form .
Please note:
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Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
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Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted to attend interviews.
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Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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The Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution, Chapter 232(1), on fair competition and merit; representation of Kenya’s diverse communities; and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities.
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People with disabilities, the marginalized, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic certificates, and letter from the Kenya School of Law recommending pupillage during interviews.
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Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submission of Applications
The completed application form should be emailed to:
📧 pupillage@ag.go.ke
Deadline: On or before 14th November 2025, latest 5:00 p.m. (East African Time)
HON. SHADRACK J. MOSE, CBS
Solicitor General
