Pupillage Programme

The Pupillage Programme at ENSafrica is rooted in the firm's belief in extensive on-the-job training. This is where aspiring legal practitioners gain practical experience working closely with skilled and experienced attorneys, translating theoretical university knowledge into effective, real-world problem-solving to deliver inspired solutions for clients.

ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm, boasting over 600 practitioners and more than 200 years of collective experience. The firm provides specialist expertise through its fully integrated offices across Southern, West, and East Africa and Mauritius, covering all commercial areas of law, tax, forensics, and intellectual property.

Benefits of the Pupillage:

As part of the Pupillage, ENSafrica offers:

• A comprehensive induction, covering technical, social, and interpersonal skills.
• An opportunity to travel to South Africa for induction (a valid passport is advisable).
• Continuous professional development through exposure to high-quality matters and group training sessions.
• Access to a fully resourced library (Infohub).
• Mentorship to facilitate the transition from academia to professional practice.
• Employee wellness support.

Key Competencies and Attributes

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate the following soft skills and attributes:

• Learning agility
• Performing under pressure
• Planning
• Accuracy
• Results orientated
• Analysing and forming opinion
• Time management
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Microsoft office proficiency

Technical Competencies

• Legal analysis
• Legal drafting
• Legal opinion formulation

Ideal Qualifications & Experience:

Candidates must have:

• Senior secondary school certificate.
• Currently possess at least one of the following:
  • Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB)
  • LLM (advantageous)
• Excellent academic record.
• Currently enrolled in or completed the Kenya School of Law (KSL).