The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for the Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies) at the Kenya School of Law.
In a notice on Monday, February 23, KUCCPS invited interested applicants to apply for the programme through its portal ahead of the May 2026 intake.
“Seeking to enter the legal profession through paralegal training? Application for Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies) is now open via the KUCCPS portal,” reads the notice.
According to the placement service, the minimum entry requirements for the diploma programme are a mean grade of C plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and at least a C+ (plus) in either English or Kiswahili.
Additionally, they must have at least one principal pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E) examination and a pass in a certificate of law course offered at an accredited legal education provider.
Other requirements are a certificate of experiential learning issued by the Council of Legal Education.
The programme will be offered at both the Karen Campus and the Town Campus in Nairobi, with flexible modes of study including in-person day classes and virtual evening classes. It will run for a minimum of two academic years, comprising of three terms in each year.
“To qualify for the award of the Diploma in Law (Para-legal Studies) candidates must complete the course of study in not less than two (2) academic years,” KSL CEO Dr. Henry K. Mutai stated.
How to apply
Applications are open from February 23 until March 9, 2026. Interested and qualified applicants are required to log in and apply through the KUCCPS online portal at students.kuccps.ac.ke.
Applications must be accompanied by supporting documents including copies of KCSE/KCE certificate, national ID, passport, and copies of relevant professional certificates and transcripts (where applicable).
According to KSL, applicants must deposit a non-refundable application processing fee of Sh2000 to its Co-op Bank account 01129706350500.
“Applications not accompanied by the required documents, or sent after the closing date shall not be accepted.”
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