Paralegal Training Programme
Paralegal Training Programme
Professional training and development in paralegal practice.
Background
The Kenya School of Law is an institution established under the Kenya School of Law Act, No 26 of 2012. In exercise of its mandate the School offers a Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies) programme. It is envisaged that this programme will bridge the existing gap in a middle cadre to support legal professionals at the practicing Bar, the corporate world and government institutions.
Location
The Paralegal programme is conducted at the Kenya School of Law town campus, situated at Development House, Moi Avenue Nairobi.
Duration and Pattern of the Programme
The programme lasts for a minimum period of two (2) academic years comprising of three (3) terms of lectures offered by the School in each year. To qualify for the award of the Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies), candidates must complete not less than two (2) academic years and not more than three (3) academic years. The programme consists of twenty four (24) subjects.
Subjects — Year 1
- Computer Applications and ICT I
- Introduction to Law & Legal Systems
- Elements of Contract Law
- Elements of Property Law
- Communication Skills
- Elements of Commercial Law
- General Principles of Constitutional Law
- Conveyancing
- Elements of Law of Business Associations
- Elements of Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Civil Procedure
Subjects — Year 2
- Law of Succession
- Law of Torts
- Criminal Procedure
- Fundamentals of Office Practice and Management
- Fundamentals of Book-Keeping and Accounting
- Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Introduction to Human Rights
- Introduction to Environmental Law
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Employment Law
- Records Management
- Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
Examinations
Examinations are conducted either at the Kenya School of Law or an accredited Centre and in both cases are supervised by the School. Examinations consist of continuous assessment tests (30% of the total mark) and end of term examinations (70%). No candidate is admitted to an end of term examination unless the candidate attended at least two thirds of the course of study for the subject in question. All units are graded out of 100 marks and the pass mark is 50%.
Certification and Award
To be considered for the award of the Diploma in Paralegal Studies, a candidate must have taken and passed in all the prescribed twenty-four (24) subjects together with attachment.