Bowmans Bursary 2025-2026
Bowmans offers a range of graduate recruitment programmes in various locations to provide aspiring legal professionals with valuable on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to different areas of law. Below is detailed information about the programmes offered in our Kenyan and South African offices, along with an overview of our virtual experience programme.
Programmes Overview
Kenya
What We Offer:
- On-the-job training and mentorship
- Experience and exposure to various practice areas of law through quarterly rotations
- Interaction with highly competent professionals including advocates of the High Court and other lawyers across our geographical footprint
What We Look For:
- Aspiring lawyers aiming to complete their training as Kenyan advocates
- Well-rounded individuals with a high level of academic achievement and commercial awareness
- Applicants must have:
- A KCSE Certificate (or equivalent) demonstrating strong academic achievement
- An LLB qualification (upper second class honours and above)
- Admission to the Advocate Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law
- Outgoing, curious, ambitious, and commercially-minded with a passion to succeed as a lawyer in a top African law firm
How to Apply:
Application Deadline: March 31.
Selection Process: The selection process, including interviews and written assessments, will commence in May.
South Africa
Our South African offices offer comprehensive graduate programmes aimed at providing hands-on training, mentorship, and practical experience in various legal disciplines. For more detailed information, click on the relevant link for our South African programme.
Virtual Experience Programme
Bowmans also offers a Virtual Experience Programme specializing in Kenyan and South African law. This programme is accessible to aspiring lawyers globally and provides an opportunity to engage in tasks typically assigned to on-site students.
Key Features:
- No prior experience required
- Self-paced online modules
- Insight into corporate law at Bowmans
How to Participate:
- Create a profile and enroll to complete one or more of the five available modules.
- Completing all modules will help you determine if a career in corporate law suits you and identify your preferred area of law.
- Receive a certificate in recognition of your experience to enhance your resume and social media profiles.
Enroll Here to start the Virtual Experience Programme.
Contact Us
For more information about our graduate programmes in Mauritius, Tanzania, and Zambia, please submit an enquiry using the Contact Us functionality on our website.
We look forward to welcoming new talents and continuing our tradition of nurturing the next generation of legal professionals at Bowmans.
