Kerry matriculated from Clarendon High School for girls in 1994 whereafter she attended Stellenbosch University, completing her BA (Law) degree in 1997 and her LLB degree in 1999.
After graduating, Kerry served her articles of clerkship at I C Clark Inc. and thereafter returned to Stellenbosch University in 2003 to obtain her Masters degree in International Trade Law. After returning to IC Clark Inc. upon completion of her Masters degree, Kerry has focused on litigation and legal costs.