The Kenya School of Law has given university graduates seeking admission into its institution 60 days to register for the Advocates Training Programme.
In a newspaper notice on Tuesday, September 2, KSL announced applications for the programme were open, which is set to begin on February 9, 2026.
While urging interested graduates to make their applications, KSL said interested persons have until October 31, 2025, to apply.
“The Kenya School of Law invites applications for admission to its programmes for the 2026 Academic Year. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply,” KSL announced.
“Advocates Training Programme (ATP) – 2026/2027 Academic Year - Applications are open for the ATP beginning February 9, 2026. The timeline for submission of applications is October 31, 2025,” it added.
The ATP is a mandatory, practical training course offered by KSL. It is a postgraduate programme that all aspiring lawyers must complete after earning their law degree before they can be admitted to the Kenyan Bar as an advocate.
The programme is designed to equip students with the practical knowledge, skills, and ethical standards necessary for legal practice. It focuses on courtroom procedures, legal drafting, client handling, and professional ethics.
The ATP curriculum includes a series of practical courses such as civil and court litigation, legal writing, conveyancing, commercial law, probate, and professional ethics.
The programme is divided into two phases. Students attend lectures and tutorials at the KSL campus. After the classroom phase, students are required to complete six months of pupillage (similar to an internship) under the supervision of a senior advocate to gain hands-on experience.
Upon successful completion of the ATP and pupillage, and passing the final examinations, a student can be admitted to the Kenyan Bar and be certified to practise law in the country.
At the same time, KSL also invited eligible applicants to apply for the pre-bar examination scheduled to begin on January 12, 2026. Those seeking to sit for the exam were given till December 12, 2025, to apply.
The pre-bar examination is a crucial entry exam for aspiring lawyers in Kenya, particularly for those who have completed their law degrees from foreign universities or certain local universities.
Its main importance lies in its role as a qualifying test for admission to the ATP at KSL, which is a prerequisite for being admitted to the bar.
Specifically, the pre-bar exam serves to ensure a baseline of legal knowledge, assess legal and language skills, and maintain quality standards.
