The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has announced 70 pupillage opportunities for recent law graduates seeking practical legal experience.
In a notice, the Office invited highly motivated Kenyans to undertake pupillage at the institution, in line with the Advocates Act and the Kenya School of Law Pupillage Guidelines 2023.
The successful applicants will undertake a six-month training programme beginning in January 2027.
“The Office of the Attorney General 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 for a period of six (6) months.
The Office seeks to engage seventy (70) highly motivated Kenyans to undertake Pupillage Programme for a period of six (6) months commencing January 2027,” read part of the announcement.
Attorney General’s Office Sets Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
The Office also requires candidates to be computer literate, proactive, willing to learn and able to work in teams while handling challenging assignments within set timelines.
Interested applicants must obtain a current recommendation letter from the Kenya School of Law authorizing them to proceed to pupillage. They must also have a copy of their National Identity Card, academic certificates and testimonials.
However, applicants have been directed not to attach supporting documents to the application form.
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Instead, they should provide all the required information in the form, with shortlisted candidates expected to present original documents during interviews.
Additionally, the Office said it would contact only shortlisted and successful candidates for interviews. It also warned that canvassing in any form would result in automatic disqualification.
The Attorney General’s Office further encouraged persons with disabilities, members of marginalized communities and minorities to apply, stating that the recruitment would be guided by constitutional provisions on fair competition, merit and equal employment opportunities.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates must download and complete the Pupillage Application Form and email it to [email protected] by November 25, 2026, at 5pm East African Time.
The Office cautioned that it would not consider incomplete applications.
The application form requires candidates to provide details under six sections:
- Part A – Personal Details: Full name as it appears on the National ID, date of birth, ID number, gender, nationality, ethnicity, home county, sub-county and disability status.
- Part B – Contact Details: Postal and physical addresses, mobile and alternative phone numbers, and email address.
- Part C – Academic Qualifications: KCSE grade and details of the university where the applicant obtained their Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, including the institution’s name and grade.
- Part D – Declaration: Confirmation that the information provided is accurate.
- Part E – Employment: Current employer, where applicable, and position held.
- Part F – Declaration: Confirmation that the details provided are correct, with a warning that false or misleading information could lead to disqualification or legal action.
Applicants are required to complete all sections clearly and accurately in block letters.
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