31/10/2026
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31/10/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 31: The Ministry of Justice has announced the opening of applications for the position of “Junior Legal Researcher,” available to both male and female Kuwaiti nationals. This position serves as a qualifying role for appointment as an Assistant Public Prosecutor (Grade C), reports Al-Seyassah daily. Applicants must meet the specified eligibility criteria and submit the required documents outlined in the announcement. In a statement published on its X account, the ministry outlined the following requirements for appointment:
■ The applicant must be a Kuwaiti national by origin.
■ The applicant must hold a law degree from Kuwait University or an equivalent degree recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education. This requirement applies specifically to graduates of the 2025/2026 academic year.
■ The applicant must have a university GPA of at least 2.67 on a 4.0 scale, 80 percent under a percentagebased grading system, or an equivalent grade under other grading systems.
■ The applicant must not have previously applied for this position.
■ The applicant must not have been older than 26 years at the time of obtaining their university degree.
■ The applicant must not have previously held a position requiring a university degree, whether in the public or private sector, or been registered with the Public Institution for Social Security.
■ The applicant must be of good conduct and reputation.
■ The applicant must not have been subject to any disciplinary action or convicted of a crime or misdemeanor involving a breach of honor or integrity or any act that compromises good conduct, even if subsequently legally rehabilitated.
■ The applicant must be medically fit for the position.
■ The applicant must successfully pass both a written examination and a personal interview conducted by the selection committee.
Passing the written examination is a mandatory prerequisite for proceeding to the personal interview, in accordance with the established procedures.
Required Documents:
■ A personal photograph.
■ A copy of the Civil ID.
■ A copy of the birth certificate.
■ A copy of the nationality certificate.
■ A recent certificate from the Public Institution for Social Security.
■ A certificate of good conduct confirming the absence of prior criminal convictions.
■ A university degree certificate indicating the overall grade or cumulative GPA, accompanied by an academic transcript. If the academic qualification was obtained outside the State of Kuwait, an equivalency certificate attested by the Ministry of Higher Education must be provided.
Application Process: Applicants must visit the Ministry of Justice website (www.moj.gov. kw), select “Employment Services” to review the requirements, complete the job application form, and upload all required documents in PDF format. The ministry stated that the application portal will open on Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 midnight and close on Monday, November 30, at 12:00 midnight. Inquiries: For inquiries, applicants may email “[email protected]” or call one of the following numbers: 22486739, 22486717, or 22486741.
Terms of Appointment: By submitting an application, candidates affirm that all the information and documents provided are accurate. Please note that applications missing any of the required documents will be disqualified. Successful applicants will be appointed to the civil service cadre as “Junior Legal Researchers” and will be entitled to the financial benefits and allowances designated for this position. They will also undergo a training course at the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, in accordance with the relevant regulations and decisions and based on the nature and requirements of the position.
Upon successfully completing the training course, candidates will be transferred from the position of “Junior Legal Researcher” to that of “Prosecutor (Grade C).” The ministry emphasized that applications must be submitted between Sunday, November 1 and Monday, November 30. Any applications received after the deadline will be disqualified.
