List of Accredited Law Schools in Kenya

Kenya offers a range of accredited law schools that provide quality legal education, with a focus on various levels of legal study. These institutions are licensed by the Council of Legal Education (CLE), the body responsible for overseeing legal education in the country. Whether you’re pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), a Diploma in Law, or a Master of Laws (LL.M.), this guide outlines the accredited law schools in Kenya that meet the rigorous standards set by the CLE.

Law Schools Licensed to Offer Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

These institutions offer the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), the foundational degree for those aspiring to become lawyers in Kenya:

1. UMMA University – Valid until 24th Sept 2025
2. Africa Nazarene University – Valid until 10th Dec 2025
3. Chuka University – Valid until 10th Dec 2025
4. Moi University – Valid until 10th Dec 2025
5. University of Nairobi (Parklands Campus) – Valid until 10th Dec 2025
6. Egerton University – Valid until 16th June 2026
7. Kabarak University – Valid until 16th June 2026
8. Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) – Valid until 29th Nov 2027
9. Strathmore University – Valid until 29th Nov 2027
10. Maseno University – Valid until 29th Nov 2027
11. South Eastern Kenya University – Valid until 29th Nov 2027
12. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) – Valid until 20th June 2028
13. Riara University – Valid until 21st Sept 2028
14. Kenyatta University – Valid until 21st Sept 2028
15. Daystar University (Athi River Campus) – Valid until 9th Apr 2029
16. University of Embu – Valid until 9th Apr 2029
17. Kisii University – Valid until 9th Apr 2029
18. Mount Kenya University (Parklands Campus) – Valid until 9th Apr 2029

Law Schools Licensed to Offer a Diploma in Law

For students looking for a more focused legal education, several institutions offer a Diploma in Law, which provides the necessary foundation for paralegal work or further study:

1. Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) – Valid until 29th Nov 2027
2. Mount Kenya University (Parklands Campus) – Valid until 9th Apr 2029
3. Kisii University – Valid until 9th Apr 2029
4. Kenya School of Law (Para Legal Studies) – Valid until 9th Apr 2029

Law Schools Licensed to Offer Master of Laws Programme (LL.M.)

For advanced legal study, these institutions are licensed to offer the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program:

1. Strathmore University – Valid until 17th Apr 2030
2. Mount Kenya University – Valid until 23rd Mar 2026
3. Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) – Valid until 21st Sept 2028
4. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) – Valid until 20th Jun 2028

Council of Legal Education Contacts

For more information on accredited law schools or legal education in Kenya, you can contact the Council of Legal Education at the following:

• Phone: 0719 150 000 / 0111 056 130
• Email: [email protected], [email protected]