Help me help a young man

[JazzMan]

Wadau,

There is a young man currently torn between choosing a career as a sociologist, psychologist or a lawyer. Which of these three offer him the best way forward?

Also, is studying Law at MKU (parklands campus) something worth undertaking ama aende to the other universities?

 

[mzeiya]

I also sponsor a relative who is undecided between Communications and Psychology since she is not good with math/science and would prefer to do online classes as she hustles.
So I asked around and psychology was deemed to fit those who are willing to go all the way to Masters level in order to practice. My 2 cents

 

[shocks]

I also sponsor a relative who is undecided between Communications and Psychology since she is not good with math/science and would prefer to do online classes as she hustles.
So I asked around and psychology was deemed to fit those who are willing to go all the way to Masters level in order to practice. My 2 cents

Uliza @Mwalimu-G na @Field Marshal hwhere the communication job market is at

 

[Aviator]

Wadau,

There is a young man currently torn between choosing a career as a sociologist, psychologist or a lawyer. Which of these three offer him the best way forward?

Also, is studying Law at MKU (parklands campus) something worth undertaking ama aende to the other universities?

Seems like he's already settled for law. Just undecided on the campus.

 

[JazzMan]

Seems like he's already settled for law. Just undecided on the campus.

Hiyo swali ya pili is for me, lazima nifinye mfuko hapa na pale at least nibaki na ya kurushia dirty tirries

 

[Aviator]

Hiyo swali ya pili is for me, lazima nifinye mfuko hapa na pale at least nibaki na ya kurushia dirty tirries

I think he could study at the most affordable university. Am assuming it's self sponsored. Most important thing is to ensure the university is accredited by CUE to offer the course.
Refer to below document.

 

[JazzMan]

I think he could study at the most affordable university. Am assuming it's self sponsored. Most important thing is to ensure the university is accredited by CUE to offer the course.
Refer to below document.

Ahsande sana. Yes, it's self sponsored. The father alitusaidia sana, sasa tunarudisha mkono

 

[Ubongo]

Ahsande sana. Yes, it's self sponsored. The father alitusaidia sana, sasa tunarudisha mkono

God will bless you abundantly, it's always good to remember where you are coming from.

 

[kingolonde]

Wadau,

There is a young man currently torn between choosing a career as a sociologist, psychologist or a lawyer. Which of these three offer him the best way forward?

Also, is studying Law at MKU (parklands campus) something worth undertaking ama aende to the other universities?

As someone who has worked in the legal field since 96, I cannot advice my kids to study law now.
The field is too saturated.
Before 1996, only UON offered Law, then followed Moi, then the floodgates opened, and every university was offering
In 1996, a newly admitted advocate in Mombasa could command a salary of 100+K
Today, even 50K is a tall order, and even then, most are being given contracts.
But this is my humble opinion

 

[JazzMan]

As someone who has worked in the legal field since 96, I cannot advice my kids to study law now.
The field is too saturated.
Before 1996, only UON offered Law, then followed Moi, then the floodgates opened, and every university was offering
In 1996, a newly admitted advocate in Mombasa could command a salary of 100+K
Today, even 50K is a tall order, and even then, most are being given contracts.
But this is my humble opinion

Haiya, kumbe it is this serious? How easy/complex is it to become a magistrate?

 

[kingolonde]

Haiya, kumbe it is this serious? How easy/complex is it to become a magistrate?

Yes

For appointment to the position of Resident Magistrate, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:-

• A Law Degree from any recognized University;
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must not have any pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission, the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from current and previous employer(s);
• Three (3) years post admission experience either in private practice or other employment and a current practicing certificate.
• Must possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

 

[kingolonde]

Then something else
Some of the jobs which required a lawyer in the past are being taken over by technology
10 years ago, to form a company you required a Lawyer.
We used to make offshell companies and sell them at a premium
Today with ecitizen, it takes you 3 days to get a company
The lands digitalization process has the end result of minimizing parties to a land transaction to the buyer and seller.
Again, today you are dealing with a more informed citizenry with access to info and DIY tutorials
I swear I have seen lawyers being seriously embarrassed in court by a layman who has done his research well.

 

[JazzMan]

Then something else
Some of the jobs which required a lawyer in the past are being taken over by technology
10 years ago, to form a company you required a Lawyer.
We used to make offshell companies and sell them at a premium
Today with ecitizen, it takes you 3 days to get a company
The lands digitalization process has the end result of minimizing parties to a land transaction to the buyer and seller.
Again, today you are dealing with a more informed citizenry with access to info and DIY tutorials
I swear I have seen lawyers being seriously embarrassed in court by a layman who has done his research well.

Ahsante sana. This is a serious talk loading with that young man.

 

[Aviator]

Yes

For appointment to the position of Resident Magistrate, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:-

• A Law Degree from any recognized University;
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must not have any pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission, the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from current and previous employer(s);
• Three (3) years post admission experience either in private practice or other employment and a current practicing certificate.
• Must possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Kumbe we have a resident wakili here.
I want to sue some senetas

 

[Ubongo]

Then something else
Some of the jobs which required a lawyer in the past are being taken over by technology
10 years ago, to form a company you required a Lawyer.
We used to make offshell companies and sell them at a premium
Today with ecitizen, it takes you 3 days to get a company
The lands digitalization process has the end result of minimizing parties to a land transaction to the buyer and seller.
Again, today you are dealing with a more informed citizenry with access to info and DIY tutorials
I swear I have seen lawyers being seriously embarrassed in court by a layman who has done his research well.

Hapo kwa land digitalisation ndio itamaliza lawyers kabisaaa. The more reasons they are against it.

 

[MkukiMoto]

Wadau,

There is a young man currently torn between choosing a career as a sociologist, psychologist or a lawyer. Which of these three offer him the best way forward?

Also, is studying Law at MKU (parklands campus) something worth undertaking ama aende to the other universities?

@kingolonde is right that lawyers have flooded their profession.
My advice to the young man is to go for law. But not to be a lawyer but to have a legal background.
@JazzMan, you pick the cheapest university as possible.

Then based on his abilities and interests, he can start side hustles even while in university. Offering legal support for a fee to the private sector or NGOs. By the time he graduates with a law degree, he will have charted his own path to an income generating self employed enterprise.
In hindsight, this is the path I would have picked for myself.

In today’s highly competitive global market, anyone encouraging a university student to major in sociology and psychology is not thinking <outside the box>.

 

[kingolonde]

Kumbe we have a resident wakili here.
I want to sue some senetas

I am not a wakili . I have worked with them bro.

 

[kingolonde]

Ahsante sana. This is a serious talk loading with that young man.

Karibu,

 

[Cortedivoire]

Lawyer

 

[kingolonde]

Hapo kwa land digitalisation ndio itamaliza lawyers kabisaaa. The more reasons they are against it.

Kweli kabisa