LSK Invites Top Lawyers to Compete for Prestigious Senior Counsel Rank
Lawyers have until October 3 to apply...
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has opened applications for the prestigious Senior Counsel rank for the 2025 cycle, inviting qualified members to compete for the honor. This follows Rule 5 of the Advocates (Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges) Rules, 2011, with recommendations to be made to President William Ruto for final approval.
- Applications must demonstrate irreproachable professional conduct and exemplary service, as outlined in Rule 7 of the Rules.
- The Committee on Senior Counsel, comprising representatives from key legal institutions, is tasked with evaluating applications and making recommendations.
- The application deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025, by 5:00 PM. This announcement follows the LSK's opposition to the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which sought to grant the President powers to confer the Senior Counsel rank.
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