Kenyans on Wednesday, May 17 were split right in the middle after a law student was called out for sneaking into a meeting and posing as an advocate before being admitted to the bar.
In the viral video, the angered judge questioned the woman as to why she joined the meeting despite not being an advocate of the High Court as per the law.
She went on to inquire about the law firm, the student was attached to in order to determine whether she had done the same in the past.
Apologetically, the student argued that it was her first time joining a meeting posing as a lawyer without authorisation.
However, the student's behavior ignited a debate as others questioned why she took the step. While others were concerned as to why the judge was harsh to the student.
"Being reprimanded for bad behavior is now harassment?" one countered.
A section of Kenyans was bothered by the tone used by the judge to reprimand th lady as she sought to explain herself.
"I do not think this lady sent herself to court, her boss probably did," another opined.
However, others argued that it was a common occurrence for students to appear before the court before being admitted to the bar.
"It is common for students who have not been admitted to the bar to attend court hearings but under their counsel supervision," another added.
Additionally, many encouraged the young lady to learn from her mistake and forge forward in her career while avoiding such mistakes.
According to the law, for one to be admitted as a lawyer, they must attend an educational institution that is recognised by the Council of Legal Education for four years and receive a bachelor's degree in law, attend the Kenya School of Law for one year, among other guidelines.
Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke on Wednesday, May 17, Law Society of Kenya President Eric Theuri stated that the student may have ruined her chances to practice law in Kenya.
"When it is time to admit her to the bar, a person may file an affidavit challenging her moral status to practice law," he added.
He also urged Kenyans to visit the society's portal to verify the authenticity of their advocates and know whether they have a valid practicing license.
