The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is the premier bar association in Kenya, established by statute to represent, regulate, and support advocates while promoting the rule of law, access to justice, and professional standards within the legal profession. As a central institution in Kenya’s legal and governance framework, the Society plays a significant role in policy advocacy, professional development, legal education, discipline of advocates, and public interest litigation.
In line with its mandate and in order to strengthen service delivery across its core functions, the Law Society of Kenya invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for several opportunities within its Secretariat. These opportunities span administrative support, legal research, and professional training through a structured pupillage programme. The positions are designed to support internal operations, contribute to statutory functions, and develop future legal professionals through practical exposure.
The available opportunities include the following:
- Program Assistant – Procurement Department
- Legal Research Assistants (Two Positions)
- Pupillage Vacancies for the Year 2026 (Six Positions)
Each role is outlined in detail below, including departmental context, scope of work, key responsibilities, reporting structures, and general expectations. Interested candidates are encouraged to review each section carefully before submitting an application in line with the stated instructions.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT – PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
Position Overview
The Law Society of Kenya seeks to recruit a Program Assistant within the Procurement Department to support the execution of procurement and asset disposal activities. This role is intended to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and coordination across procurement processes that support the Society’s programmes and administrative functions.
The Procurement Department is mandated to provide professional guidance on all procurement and asset disposal matters in accordance with the Law Society of Kenya’s Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual, applicable laws, and established industry standard operating procedures. The department plays a central role in ensuring that goods, works, and services are acquired in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner to support the Society’s operations.
The Program Assistant will work under the supervision of the Procurement function and will provide administrative, coordination, and documentation support across procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The Program Assistant – Procurement will be responsible for supporting day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring that procurement activities are properly documented, tracked, and executed in line with approved procedures. The role involves both administrative and coordination duties that contribute to effective procurement planning and implementation.
Specific duties include supporting the preparation, organization, and maintenance of procurement documentation, including requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, delivery notes, and asset records. The role requires maintaining accurate and up-to-date procurement files, both in physical and electronic formats, to ensure audit readiness and traceability.
The Program Assistant will assist in coordinating procurement processes, including receiving and logging requisitions from user departments, tracking approval workflows, and following up on procurement timelines to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. This includes liaising with internal departments to clarify specifications, delivery schedules, and service requirements.
The role involves supporting supplier engagement processes, including communication with vendors regarding quotations, delivery schedules, invoicing, and documentation requirements. The Program Assistant may assist in organizing supplier meetings, evaluations, and site visits where necessary, while ensuring that communication is documented and aligned with procurement guidelines.
Asset management support forms a key component of the role. This includes assisting in maintaining asset registers, tracking asset movement, supporting periodic stocktaking exercises, and ensuring that asset disposal processes are documented in accordance with approved procedures.
The Program Assistant will also support reporting activities within the department. This may include compiling procurement status reports, supplier performance summaries, and expenditure tracking reports for internal review and management decision-making.
In addition, the role requires supporting compliance and governance processes by ensuring that procurement activities adhere to internal policies and established procedures. The Program Assistant may assist in preparing documentation for audits, reviews, and inspections, as well as responding to information requests from management or oversight bodies.
General Expectations
The Program Assistant is expected to demonstrate a high level of integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality, given the nature of procurement information handled. The role requires effective coordination skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
LEGAL RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (TWO POSITIONS)
Position Overview
The Law Society of Kenya invites applications for two Legal Research Assistant positions to support research work for the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal. These positions are offered on a fixed contract basis for a period of two years.
The Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal plays a critical role in upholding professional standards and discipline within the legal profession. Legal Research Assistants provide essential research and analytical support to ensure that tribunal processes are informed by accurate legal research, relevant jurisprudence, and applicable statutory frameworks.
The Legal Research Assistants will work closely with tribunal members, secretariat staff, and other relevant stakeholders to support case preparation, legal analysis, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The Legal Research Assistants will be responsible for conducting comprehensive legal research on matters before the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal. This includes researching statutes, case law, regulations, and legal principles relevant to disciplinary proceedings and professional conduct.
The role involves analyzing legal issues arising from complaints, references, and tribunal proceedings, and preparing research briefs, summaries, and memoranda to support informed decision-making. Legal Research Assistants are expected to present research findings in a clear, structured, and objective manner.
The positions require assisting in the preparation of case files, including reviewing pleadings, submissions, and supporting documents to identify key legal and factual issues. Legal Research Assistants may also assist in organizing case materials and maintaining accurate records of research references and sources.
Support for drafting forms part of the role, including assisting with the preparation of draft rulings, opinions, or internal notes based on tribunal deliberations and research findings. While final drafting authority remains with the tribunal, Legal Research Assistants contribute through structured research inputs and legal analysis.
The role also involves monitoring developments in legal practice, professional ethics, and disciplinary jurisprudence, and highlighting emerging trends or relevant decisions that may impact tribunal work.
Administrative and coordination support may be required, including assisting with scheduling, documentation, and communication related to tribunal proceedings. Legal Research Assistants are expected to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times due to the sensitive nature of disciplinary matters.
General Expectations
Legal Research Assistants are expected to demonstrate strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work within established timelines. The role requires objectivity, discretion, and adherence to professional standards, given its direct link to disciplinary processes within the legal profession.
LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA PUPILLAGE VACANCIES FOR THE YEAR 2026
Programme Overview
The Law Society of Kenya invites applications for six pupillage vacancies for the year 2026. The pupillage programme is a structured six-month practical training opportunity conducted at the LSK Secretariat.
The programme is designed to provide aspiring advocates with practical exposure to the operations of a professional legal institution. Pupils will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and insight into the regulatory, administrative, and advocacy functions of the Law Society of Kenya.
The pupillage programme aims to support professional development by bridging the gap between academic legal training and practical application within a professional legal environment.
Scope of Training and Responsibilities
Pupils admitted to the programme will be attached to various departments within the LSK Secretariat, where they will participate in supervised practical work aligned with departmental functions. Assignments are structured to expose pupils to a broad range of activities relevant to legal practice and professional regulation.
Key areas of exposure may include legal research and analysis, policy development support, regulatory and compliance functions, professional conduct and disciplinary processes, member services, and legal advocacy initiatives. Pupils may also be involved in drafting correspondence, internal reports, and legal documentation under supervision.
The programme involves assisting staff and officers with assigned tasks, participating in meetings and forums, and supporting ongoing projects within the Secretariat. Pupils are expected to observe professional standards, adhere to internal policies, and maintain confidentiality in all matters handled during the programme.
Mentorship forms a core component of the pupillage programme. Pupils will receive guidance from experienced professionals within the Secretariat, providing insight into professional responsibilities, ethical considerations, and institutional operations.
Learning Outcomes and Expectations
The pupillage programme is intended to equip participants with practical skills, institutional knowledge, and professional exposure that enhance readiness for legal practice. Pupils are expected to demonstrate commitment, professionalism, and a willingness to learn throughout the six-month period.
Participants are also expected to manage assigned tasks responsibly, meet deadlines, and engage constructively with supervisors and colleagues. The programme emphasizes professional growth through experiential learning rather than formal instruction.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Interested candidates for all the above positions are required to submit their applications in accordance with the instructions outlined below.
Applications must be submitted not later than Wednesday, 7th January 2026.
All applications should be submitted through email to [email protected], quoting the specific job title applied for in the subject line of the email.
Applicants are required to submit all application documents, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and relevant credentials, in a single PDF file.
The Law Society of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CONTACT AND OFFICIAL ADDRESS
The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Law Society of Kenya
Lavington, Opposite Valley Arcade
Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 72219 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
