Deadline for submission is in:
Application for the Sierra Leone Law School 2024/2025 academic year is now closed. Good luck to all those who submitted their applications.
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 be informed that application forms for the 2024/2025 academic year will be on sale from Tuesday 3rd April - 3rd May 2024.
Sierra Leonean - Le1,000 (One Thousand Leones)
Non-Sierra Leonean - $200 (Two Hundred Dollars)
All payments should be made to Zenith Bank Sierra Leone (in any of their branches).
Local Applicants:
Account No: 6010312256
BBAN No: 012003601031225680
Foreign/International Applicants:
Correspondent Bank: Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd, London GB
Dollar Account No: 4070394613
Swift Code: ZEIBGB2L
IBAN: GB10ZEIB40624700018973
DR. ABU BAKARR BANGURA
DIRECTOR
22 March 2024
We are dedicated to empowering future legal leaders in Sierra Leone through education and training.
Our mission is to provide high-quality legal education and training that prepares students for success in the legal profession and contributes to the development of the legal system in Sierra Leone.
The Sierra Leone Law School provides professional legal training and conducts final examinations for those seeking to become members of the legal profession in Sierra Leone. Upon completing the Sierra Leone Law School requirements, candidates are issued a Certificate for Call to the Bar by the Council of Legal Education.
Since 1990 the Law School has enrolled law graduates holding an honours degree in Law awarded by the University of Sierra Leone or holding any other degree in Law from a recognized university or any other Institution of higher learning of any commonwealth country approved by the Council.
As Chief Justice of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the Council of Legal Education. I am pleased to welcome you to the Sierra Leone Law School.
I know that pursuing a career in the legal profession can be challenging. But I assure you that the Council of Legal Education through the Sierra Leone Law School is committed to providing you with the highest quality legal education and training.
I advise you to work hard, stay focused, and never give up on your dreams. You can achieve great things and positively impact your community and beyond with dedication and perseverance.
I look forward to seeing all you accomplish as you embark on this journey towards becoming successful legal professionals in Sierra Leone.
Sincerely,
Chief Justice & Chairman,
Council of Legal Education
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.
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.
1. Hon. Chief Justice Hon. Justice Nicholas Browne-Marke - Chairman
2. Mohamed Lamin Tarawally Esq – Attorney General & Minister of Justice
3. Dr Abu Bakarr Bangura - Director Sierra Leone Law School (Secretary)
4. Robert B. Kowa - Solicitor General & Rep. of Attorney and Minister of Justice
5. Hon. Justice Alusine Sesay - Justice of the Supreme Court
6. Hon. Prof. H. M. Joko-Smart
7. Prof. Foday Sahr - Vice Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone
8. Prof. Babatunde Karim – Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Law (F.B.C)
9. Pastor Sahr Foday - Rep. Ministry of Education
10. Mr Leslie Thomas - Rep. Employers Federation
11. Mrs. Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara - Rep. Bar Association
12. Mr Floyd Davies Esq.- Rep. Bar Association
If you have any questions or need more information about the Sierra Leone Law School, please feel free to contact us. We are here to help and are always happy to hear from prospective students, alumni, and others interested in our institution. You can reach us by phone, email, or by filling out the contact form.
Special Court, Jomo Kenyatta Rd, Freetown
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