The Kenya School of Law (KSL) has temporarily suspended applications for admission to its Advocates Training Programme (ATP) for the 2027/2028 academic year following interim orders issued by the High Court.
In a notice dated Thursday, October 15, 2026, the institution informed prospective applicants and other stakeholders that it would stop receiving applications until the court issues further directions and determines the matter.
The suspension affects the advertised intake for the ATP Class of 2027/2028, a programme undertaken by law graduates seeking to qualify for admission to the Kenyan Bar.
KSL Explains Why Applications Were Suspended
In its notice, the institution said the decision followed the issuance of interim court orders concerning the advertised admissions process.
“The Kenya School of Law hereby informs all prospective applicants and other stakeholders that, following the issuance of interim orders by the High Court in relation to the advertised ATP intake, the receipt of applications for admission to the ATP Class of 2027/2028 academic year has been temporarily suspended pending further directions from the Court and the determination of the matter,” the notice read.
The school did not indicate in the notice when applications would resume, leaving the next steps dependent on further court directions.
What the Suspension Means for Law Graduates
The announcement means prospective applicants should wait for official communication from KSL before proceeding with applications for the affected intake.
The suspension is temporary and does not, by itself, amount to a cancellation of the entire 2027/2028 admissions cycle.
Applicants who were preparing their documents or planning to submit applications should monitor official KSL communication for updates on the court proceedings and any revised admissions arrangements.
Court Decision to Determine the Next Steps
The school said the suspension would remain in place pending further directions from the High Court and the determination of the matter.
The specific issues before the court, the parties involved and the possible implications for the advertised intake were not detailed in the notice provided.
Further information from the court proceedings will be necessary to establish whether the admissions timetable will change or whether additional directions will be issued.
For now, prospective ATP applicants have been advised to rely on official updates from the Kenya School of Law as the legal process continues.
