Council Of Legal Education

Sierra Leone
Law School

PROVIDER OF LEGAL EDUCATION IN SIERRA LEONE

A Warm Welcome to the Sierra Leone Law School

Dear Visitors, Alumni, and Members of the Sierra Leone Law School Community,

It is my distinct honour to welcome you to the official website of the Sierra Leone Law School, an institution deeply rooted in the pursuit of legal excellence. As a proud director of this prestigious establishment, I am privileged to lead a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering an exceptional legal education that shapes the future of our nation’s legal landscape..

For decades, the Sierra Leone Law School has been a beacon of quality legal education, cultivating some of the finest legal minds in the country and beyond. Our commitment to academic rigor, practical training, and ethical practice remains unwavering, as we continue to provide our students with the tools they need to excel in the legal profession.

This website serves as a comprehensive resource, offering valuable information for prospective students, alumni, partner institutions, and those with a keen interest in the field of law. Whether you are exploring our programs, seeking updates on recent events, or connecting with our distinguished alumni network, I invite you to engage with the content and learn more about what makes the Sierra Leone Law School a truly unique and dynamic institution.

Thank you for your interest in the Sierra Leone Law School. I look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you personally to our vibrant community.

Warm regards,

Dr. Abu Bakarr Bangura
Director, Sierra Leone Law School

About the 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.

The Council of Legal Education under section 6 of the 1989 Act is ordained as:

Legal Education Provider

Conduct or cause to be conducted professional training courses and examinations.

Appointer

Appointment of a Board of the Law School, a Director of the Law School, academic and other staff.

Awarding Body

Issue a Certificate of Call to the Bar on satisfactory completion of the professional training course.

Accreditor

Evaluate courses of study provided by and accord appropriate recognition of legal qualifications obtained in other institutions.

Members of The Council of Legal Education

Hon. Chief Justice Hon. Justice Nicholas Browne-Marke - Chairman

Mohamed Lamin Tarawally Esq – Attorney General & Minister of Justice

Dr Abu Bakarr Bangura - Director Sierra Leone Law School (Secretary)

Robert B. Kowa - Solicitor General & Rep. of Attorney and Minister of Justice

Hon. Justice Alusine Sesay - Justice of the Supreme Court

Hon. Prof. H. M. Joko-Smart

Prof. Aiah Lebbie - Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone

Prof. Babatunde Karim – Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Law (F.B.C)

Pastor Sahr Foday - Rep. Ministry of Education

Mr Leslie Thomas - Rep. Employers Federation

Mrs. Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara - Rep. Bar Association

Mr Floyd Davies Esq.- Rep. Bar Association