Pupillage

What we offer

The firm offers 5-10 places each year to aspiring lawyers who wish to complete their training and qualify as Kenyan Advocates over an intense one year Programme.

We offer an exciting and rewarding programme where Pupils undergo training in both litigation and commercial departments to gain all-round hands on experience.

At Kaplan & Stratton, we not only offer legal training, we also provide an environment where professional experience is developed and lasting relationships are formed.

In working at Kaplan & Stratton, we guarantee:

• on-the-job training;
• experience and exposure to various practice areas;
• mentorship; and
• the opportunity to interact with our highly regarded advocates.

What we look for

We look for lawyers open and ready to learn with a high level of academic achievement.

To be considered for a pupillage position, applicants must:

• have been admitted to the Advocates Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law (“KSL”) in its current academic year. Please contact KSL for further details regarding admission requirements;
• hold an LLB degree from a Kenyan or foreign university with no less than an upper second-class honours.

How to apply

Applications for the 2025 Pupillage Programme are open until the 31^st of July 2024. Interviews for pupillage will take place in the second and third week of August 2024. To apply, present the following documents to the address below:

• a cover letter;
• your current CV highlighting any relevant work experience and extracurricular activities;
• copies of all academic certificates (primary, secondary and university), transcripts;
• a copy of your national identity card or passport;
• Referees (from work or university only, must be or have been your direct supervisor); and
• a personal statement of no more than 800 words, stating why you are suited for a pupillage position with Kaplan & Stratton.

Any applications received after the 31^st of July 2024 will not be considered.

Address for Pupillage Applications:

The Pupillage Committee
Kaplan & Stratton Advocates
9^th Floor, Williamson House
4^th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 40111-00100 Nairobi
Kenya