Win For C Students Eyeing Law Courses After KUCCPS Partnership
For the first time, KSL has partnered with KUCCPS to facilitate applications for the Diploma in Law Course under its Paralegal Training Programme (PTP).
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
Individuals interested in enrolling at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) for paralegal studies can now apply through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) online portal.
For the first time, KSL has partnered with KUCCPS to facilitate applications for the Diploma in Law Course under its Paralegal Training Programme (PTP). Form Four graduates with a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) from the year 2000 to 2024 are eligible to apply during the current application window.
The KUCCPS application portal (https://students.kuccps.net/) opened on January 24, 2025, and will close on February 14, 2025. Prospective students for the May 2025 intake are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
"KUCCPS and KSL officially launched the partnership today at the KUCCPS offices in Nairobi. KSL becomes the 18th public college not operated by the Ministry of Education to embrace the KUCCPS student placement process," stated KUCCPS in part on Tuesday, February 11.
KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Agnes Wahome. /KUCCPS
“This reflects the growing confidence that training institutions have in the KUCCPS system, which is both transparent and efficient,” KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome remarked.
Other non-Ministry of Education institutions that have listed their programmes on the KUCCPS portal include the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas, Railway Training Institute, KASNEB, Kengen Geothermal Training College, Kenya Forestry College, Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology, Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, and Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping. Additional institutions include the Kenya School of Agriculture, Kenya School of Revenue Administration, Kenya Water Institute, and Kenya Wildlife Training Institute, among others.
Speaking at the launch, KSL Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Henry Mutai emphasized the importance of the PTP programme in bridging the gap in middle-level legal support for professionals in the Bar, corporate sector, and government institutions.
“The Diploma in Law programme is designed to meet the growing need for paralegals equipped with broad-based legal knowledge, skills, and competencies.
"At KSL, we recognize the value of collaborating with reputable institutions like KUCCPS to enhance accessibility to our programs. This partnership will expand our reach and contribute to the national objective of providing quality education to all Kenyan citizens,” he stated.
The PTP programme equips learners with practical legal skills necessary for paralegal roles such as investigation officers, court clerks, legal assistants, and case management officers in both the public and private sectors, as well as civil society organizations.
It also caters to professionals in other fields who wish to acquire basic legal knowledge for personal or professional development. To accommodate working professionals, virtual evening classes are available, making the programme convenient for those in employment.
The course is structured to provide paralegals with the essential legal knowledge required to support the legal profession, as mandated by the Kenya School of Law Act, Cap. 16C. It addresses the need for skilled paralegals and aims to:
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Provide students with foundational legal knowledge;
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Equip them with essential legal skills to support legal practitioners;
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Train students in ethical responsibilities and professional conduct;
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Develop communication skills relevant to legal practice;
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Enhance problem-solving abilities for legal and administrative tasks.
Academic Requirements
To qualify for admission, applicants must have a minimum KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and at least a C+ in English or Kiswahili. The programme spans two academic years, each consisting of three terms. Each term runs for 12 weeks, with a three-month attachment period at the end of the second year.
Costs
The tuition fees for the first year total Ksh131,000, payable in three termly instalments: Ksh47,000 for the first term, and Ksh42,000 for both the second and third terms.
In the second year, the total tuition is Ksh136,000, with payments of Ksh47,000 for the first and third terms, and Ksh42,000 for the second term.
The PTP Programme is offered at KSL’s Nairobi Town Campus, located at Development House, 5th and 6th Floor, Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD.
"The PTP Program is offered at KSL’s Nairobi Town Campus located at Development House, 5th and 6th Floor, Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD. The location of the town campus is strategic and convenient for access from all parts of the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. Learning is done physically during day classes (9 am to 12 pm or 2 pm to 5 pm, Monday to Thursday) or virtual classes in the evenings 5-8 pm (Monday to Thursday)," added KUCCPS.
