Kenya School of Law sets October 31 deadline for training applications
The school reiterated the timeline for applicants: “Advocates Training Programme (ATP) – 2026/2027 Academic Year - Applications are open for the ATP beginning February 9, 2026.
The Kenya School of Law has set a 60-day deadline for law graduates to apply for its Advocates Training Programme (ATP), with applications closing on October 31, 2025.
In a notice released on Tuesday, September 2, KSL confirmed that applications for the 2026 academic year are now open. The ATP is scheduled to commence on February 9, 2026.
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“The Kenya School of Law invites applications for admission to its programmes for the 2026 Academic Year. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply,” the institution stated.
The school reiterated the timeline for applicants: “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.”
The ATP is a compulsory postgraduate course that all law graduates must complete to qualify for admission to the Kenyan Bar.
The programme provides hands-on legal training, covering courtroom procedures, client management, legal drafting, conveyancing, commercial law, probate, and professional ethics.
Training is delivered in two stages: a classroom phase at the KSL campus, followed by six months of pupillage under the guidance of an experienced advocate.
Successful completion of both stages, along with passing final exams, allows graduates to be admitted as advocates of the High Court of Kenya.
KSL also invited applications for the pre-bar examination, scheduled for January 12, 2026. Applicants have until December 12, 2025, to register.
The pre-bar exam serves as a qualifying test for entry into the ATP, particularly for graduates from foreign universities or selected local institutions.
It assesses core legal knowledge, language competence, and professional preparedness, ensuring that candidates meet the required standards for legal practice in Kenya.
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