Established in September 1989 under the provisions of the Council of Legal Education Act 1989 (Act. No. 1 of 1989). The Council of Legal Education had as its primary mandate the establishment of a School of Law in Sierra Leone to be the governing body of that School which in turn was to be exclusively responsible for the organization of courses of professional legal training and the conduction of Bar Examinations for those persons seeking to become members of the legal profession in Sierra Leone.
The mission of the Council of Legal Education in Sierra Leone is to develop competent legal practitioners who appreciate their responsibility as members of an honourable profession, recognize the needs of their socio-economic environment, and are dedicated to pursuing excellence, upholding high ethical standards, promoting social justice, and strengthening the rule of law.
Sierra Leone and Beyond
We warmly welcome international students who wish to pursue legal training in Sierra Leone. Our program provides a unique opportunity to gain expertise in common law principles within an African legal context.
Conduct or cause to be conducted professional training courses and examinations.
Appointment of a Board of the Law School, a Director of the Law School, academic and other staff.
Issue a Certificate of Call to the Bar on satisfactory completion of the professional training course.
Evaluate courses of study provided by and accord appropriate recognition of legal qualifications obtained in other institutions.
©1989 - 2025 Council Of Legal Education Sierra Leone Law School
Dr. Abu Bakarr Bangura
LLB, BA (UNDA), GDLP, LLM (USYD), LLM, PhD (UNSW)
Director
Daniel J. Lavally Esq, HTC (SEC), BA, LLB, BL
Registrar
Special Court, Jomo Kenyatta Road
New England Ville
Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
info@lawschoolsierraleone.edu.sl
www.lawschoolsierraleone.edu.sl
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS TO FOREIGN STUDENTS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THURSDAY 15TH MAY 2025.
DR. ABU BAKARR BANGURA
DIRECTOR
30th April 2025
Special Court, Jomo Kenyatta Road
New England Ville
Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
info@lawschoolsierraleone.edu.sl
www.lawschoolsierraleone.edu.sl
CALL FEE - Le 4,000
IN ABSENTIA - Le 4,500
DINNER FEE PER HEAD - Le 1,000
Note: Students are entitled to only 3 dinner tickets
Bank: Sierra Leone Commercial Bank
Account No. 003001101738140191
COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION
SIERRA LEONE LAW SCHOOL
24 September 2024