Trainee Advocate (Pupillage) 2027

About the role

John Mburu & Company Advocates, a law firm with over 27 years of experience, is offering a pupillage for 2027. It is an on-site role based in Nairobi County, Kenya, designed to give aspiring advocates structured training, mentoring and practical experience in legal practice.

Key responsibilities

• Assist advocates with legal research, drafting pleadings, contracts, opinions and correspondence, and supporting case preparation for hearings, trials and client meetings.
• Review and organise case files, attend court sessions and client conferences under supervision, and help prepare summaries, briefs and reports.
• Support administrative tasks related to case management, ensure proper documentation and filing, and uphold professional ethics and client service.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognised university.
• Admission to, or enrolment in, the Advocates Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law.
• Strong academic record and sound understanding of fundamental legal principles.
• Genuine interest in legal practice and professional development.
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed the legal education required for pupilage in Kenya, in line with the Law Society of Kenya and regulatory requirements.

Required skills

• Preferred: strong legal research and analytical skills, interpreting statutes, case law and regulations.
• Preferred: competence in legal drafting and writing, including pleadings, contracts and opinions.
• Preferred: effective communication, organisation, time management, integrity and confidentiality.
• Preferred: proficiency in MS Office and basic legal research tools; familiarity with law firm procedures and court processes is an added advantage.

What we offer

• Hands-on experience across diverse areas of legal practice.
• Mentorship from experienced legal practitioners.
• Development of research, drafting, advocacy and client management skills.
• Exposure to the operations of a modern legal practice and a foundation for a legal career.

To apply, send an application letter addressed to the Managing Partner, an updated CV, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, evidence of admission or enrolment in the Kenya School of Law programme and any other supporting documents by email, using the subject "2027 Pupillage Application – [Full Name]". Applications close on 20 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m.