In addressing issues linked to education and training for a competent legal profession in Kenya, both the pre and post-colonial governments have undertaken various initiatives and set up several commissions of inquiry to formulate appropriate policy. These include the establishment of The Kenya School of Law following recommendations by the Denning Committee (1962) to provide vocational legal training. In an attempt to streamline and re-organise the Kenya School of Law in the 1990s the Akiwumi Committee (1995) on the Status and Management of the Kenya School of Law was appointed. In 1998 the Kwach Committee on the Administration of Justice was similarly appointed to look into wider issues pertaining to the administration of justice. The recommendations of the Akiwumi Report culminated in the re-establishment of the Council of Legal Education under the Council of Legal Education Act, Cap 16A of the Laws of Kenya (now repealed). Although the Council of Legal Education was bestowed with legal personality, the Kenya School of Law was made its operational agent under the Act, thereby making the Council ineffectual. The operations of both the Council of Legal Education and the Kenya School of Law was thus intertwined and confused. To address the problems and confusion created by the Akiwumi Report, the Muigai-Ministerial Committee on the Development of a Policy and Legal Framework for Legal Education and Training in Kenya (2005) was appointed.

CLE/JOB-31/2021

These are experts in any of the specific subjects with experience gained from either teaching or practice of law.  They will ensure objective, quality and timeous marking of the ATP Examination scripts either as the first markers or as quality assurers in the case of remarks requested by candidates.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource.
2. Seven (7) years’ experience in Practice or teaching at University Level.
3. Experience as a marker for other professional examining bodies will also be an added advantage.
4. Team player.
5. An eye for detail and keenness.
6. Ability to work within strict deadlines.
7. A PhD in the relevant field will be an added advantage.

Applicants should identify two (2) subject areas that they are familiar with and can comfortably mark, in order of priority.

Other requirements

Successful applicants must exhibit high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism in conformity with the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and will be required to provide evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and Certificate of Good Conduct.

Successful applicants will undergo training and be retained in the Council database for engagement on a need basis. Those who have previously served the Council in various roles need not apply.

The Council of Legal Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Provide detailed curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three (3) professional referees, a reliable email address and daytime telephone contact.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary / CEO
Council of Legal Education
Karen Office Park
Acacia Block 2nd Floor
P.O Box 829-00502
Nairobi

So as to reach the undersigned

Closing Date : 19th March, 2021