New Committee Formed to Address Challenges in Kenyan Legal Education
Her Excellency Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya, announced today the formation of a new working committee aimed at tackling the recent issues facing legal education in Kenya. This decision follows a high-level meeting convened by the Attorney General’s Office, which included key stakeholders such as the Chairpersons and CEOs of CLE Kenya, the School of Law Kenya, and the Kenya Law Reform Commission.
The meeting addressed several pressing concerns raised by law students regarding their academic journey. Major topics of discussion included the criteria for law school admissions, the cost of legal education, examination practices at the Kenya School of Law, and budgetary provisions for institutions in the legal sector.
The newly formed committee will be tasked with examining these issues and proposing actionable recommendations. According to Odhiambo, the committee is committed to an inclusive approach, promising to engage with the public and ensure transparency throughout its deliberations.
“The integrity of our legal qualifications must be preserved, but it is equally important to ensure that our processes do not unfairly exclude any group of learners,” said Odhiambo. “We look forward to finding balanced solutions that address both the challenges and opportunities within our legal education system.”
The committee’s work is expected to lead to significant changes aimed at improving access and quality in legal education, with further updates to be communicated as progress is made.
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