The Kenya School of Law (KSL), established in 1963 and governed by the Kenya School of Law Act, 2012, is Kenya’s premier legal training institution. It provides post-graduate professional training for law graduates, preparing them for admission to the Bar. KSL offers the Advocates Training Programme (ATP), paralegal training, and continuing legal education for practitioners. Located in Nairobi, it fosters excellence in legal practice and promotes professional development through seminars and workshops. KSL plays a critical role in shaping competent legal professionals for Kenya’s judiciary and legal sector.
CEO: Dr. Henry Kibet Mutai
Dr. Henry Kibet Mutai, Director of the Kenya School of Law, is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 20 years’ experience in practice and academia. He holds a PhD in International Trade Law from the University of Melbourne, LLMs from Melbourne and Temple University, and
an LLB from the University of Nairobi.
Functions
- Professional Training: Offer post-graduate professional training through the Advocates Training Programme (ATP) for law graduates seeking admission to the Bar.
- Paralegal Education: Provide training and certification for paralegals to enhance legal support services.
- Continuing Legal Education: Deliver continuing professional development programs, including workshops and seminars, for legal practitioners.
- Curriculum Development: Design and implement curricula for legal and paralegal training programs.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure high standards of legal education and training for all programs offered.
- Research: Promote and conduct legal research to inform policy and practice in the legal profession.
- Capacity Building: Offer capacity-building programs for various sectors requiring legal knowledge and skills.
- Legal Resource Centre: Maintain and manage a legal resource center for training and research purposes.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with other legal institutions and stakeholders to improve legal education and practice.
- Regulatory Compliance: Operate in alignment with the Kenya School of Law Act, 2012, and other relevant laws and regulations.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Kenya School of Law, Karen – Langata South Road,
- P.O. Box 30369 – 00100, Nairobi
- lawschool@ksl.ac.ke
- 0712923459| 0754456629| 020 2699582| 0202699584