Kuwaiti nationals by origin. Holders of a law degree from Kuwait University, or an equivalent recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education, who graduated in the 2025/2026 academic year only. A GPA of at least 2.67 out of 4, or 80% on a percentage scale, or the equivalent in other systems. No older than 26 at the date of graduation. No previous application for this post, and no previous job using the degree, in government or the private sector, registered with the Public Institution for Social Security. Good conduct and no disciplinary or criminal conviction for a felony or a misdemeanour involving honour or trust, even if rehabilitated. Medically fit, and able to pass a written test and then an interview. Only those who pass the test are called to interview.

Go to moj.gov.kw, choose the employment services section (خدمات التوظيف), read the conditions, fill in the application form and attach the documents. The link opens at 12:00 am on 1 November and closes at midnight on 30 November. Incomplete applications are rejected, and applicants sign that everything they submit is accurate. Questions go to apply@moj.gov.kw or to 22486739, 22486717 and 22486741. Photo: Ministry of Justice card designed by Kuwait One over a blurred photograph of a judge's gavel and law books. Photo by succo, public domain (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons. Source: Ministry of Justice announcement on moj.gov.kw, read on 1 November 2026; also reported by Al-Seyassah on 31 October 2026.

Ministry of Justice opens junior legal researcher posts, the entry route to the public prosecution

Kuwaiti law graduates of 2025/2026 with a GPA of 2.67 or higher have until 30 November to apply online.

1 November 2026 Now 2 min read

Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice began taking applications on Sunday 1 November 2026 for the post of junior legal researcher (باحث قانوني مبتدئ). It is the door into the public prosecution: successful candidates join on the civil-service scale, complete a training course at the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, and are then moved up to deputy prosecutor, grade C. The window is open to Kuwaiti men and women and closes at the end of Monday 30 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

Who can apply

Kuwaiti nationals by origin.
Holders of a law degree from Kuwait University, or an equivalent recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education, who graduated in the 2025/2026 academic year only.
A GPA of at least 2.67 out of 4, or 80% on a percentage scale, or the equivalent in other systems.
No older than 26 at the date of graduation.
No previous application for this post, and no previous job using the degree, in government or the private sector, registered with the Public Institution for Social Security.
Good conduct and no disciplinary or criminal conviction for a felony or a misdemeanour involving honour or trust, even if rehabilitated.
Medically fit, and able to pass a written test and then an interview. Only those who pass the test are called to interview.

Documents, all as PDF

A personal photo.
Copies of the civil ID, birth certificate and nationality certificate.
A recent certificate from the Public Institution for Social Security.
A certificate of no criminal record.
The degree certificate showing the overall grade or GPA, with the transcript. Degrees from outside Kuwait need a certified equivalency from the Ministry of Higher Education.

How to apply

Go to moj.gov.kw, choose the employment services section (خدمات التوظيف), read the conditions, fill in the application form and attach the documents. The link opens at 12:00 am on 1 November and closes at midnight on 30 November. Incomplete applications are rejected, and applicants sign that everything they submit is accurate.

Questions go to [email protected] or to 22486739, 22486717 and 22486741.

Photo: Ministry of Justice card designed by Kuwait One over a blurred photograph of a judge’s gavel and law books. Photo by succo, public domain (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons.

Source: Ministry of Justice announcement on moj.gov.kw, read on 1 November 2026; also reported by Al-Seyassah on 31 October 2026.