Section 4, The Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (2016)

(1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committeecomprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra [Margin: Application for admission.] Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee [Margin: Admissions Committee.] comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] “Act” means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); “Council” means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; “Director” means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of *December, 2016.* ABDULAI HAMID CHARM *Chief Justice, Chairman* PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. **STATUTORY INSTRUMENT** *Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60* *dated 8th December, 2016* STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 *Published 8th December, 2016* *THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989* *(ACT NO. 1 OF 1989)* THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of *December, 2016.* ABDULAI HAMID CHARM *Chief Justice, Chairman* PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. **STATUTORY INSTRUMENT** *Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60* *dated 8th December, 2016* STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 *Published 8th December, 2016* *THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989* *(ACT NO. 1 OF 1989)* THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of *December, 2016.* ABDULAI HAMID CHARM *Chief Justice, Chairman* PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. **STATUTORY INSTRUMENT** *Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60* *dated 8th December, 2016* STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 *Published 8th December, 2016* *THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989* *(ACT NO. 1 OF 1989)* THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of *December, 2016.* ABDULAI HAMID CHARM *Chief Justice, Chairman* PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. **STATUTORY INSTRUMENT** *Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60* *dated 8th December, 2016* STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 *Published 8th December, 2016* *THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989* *(ACT NO. 1 OF 1989)* THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of *December, 2016.* ABDULAI HAMID CHARM *Chief Justice, Chairman* PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. **STATUTORY INSTRUMENT** *Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60* *dated 8th December, 2016* STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 *Published 8th December, 2016* *THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989* *(ACT NO. 1 OF 1989)* THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) [Margin: Short tittle.] THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – [Margin: Qualification for admission.] (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– [Margin: Definitions.] "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law School shall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. 4 (4) A successful applicant who receives a letter of admission under sub-regulation (3) shall communicate his acceptance, in writing, within the time specified in the letter and an applicant who fails to communicate within the time so specified shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of admission into the Sierra Leone Law School. MADE this 7th day of December, 2016. ABDULAI HAMID CHARM Chief Justice, Chairman PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE. GAZETTE NO. 60 OF 8TH DECEMBER, 2016. STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVII, No. 60 dated 8th December, 2016 STAUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 12 OF 2016 Published 8th December, 2016 THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 1989 (ACT NO. 1 OF 1989) THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ADMISSION OF STUDENTS) REGULATIONS, 2016 [Margin: Short tittle.] IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon it by section 22 of the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989, the Council of Legal Education hereby makes the following Regulations– [Margin: Definitions.] 1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires– "Act" means the Council of Legal Education Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989); "Council" means the Council of Legal Education established by section 3 of the Act; "Director" means the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School appointed under section 8 of the Act. [Margin: Application for admission.] 2. (1) A person who wishes to be admitted into the Sierra Leone Law Schoolshall submit an application to the Director for that purpose. 2 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be accompanied by– (a) a character reference made by a legal practitioner of at least ten years standing certifying that the applicant is of good character; and (b) certified copies of the transcript of the result of the applicant sent directly to the Sierra Leone Law School by the awarding university or other institution. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1), shall be subject to such fee as may be determined by the Council. [Margin: Qualification for admission.] 3. No person shall be qualified for admission under Regulation 2, unless he has obtained – (a) an honours degree in law or joint honours degree in law and another subject not lower than second class, lower division, from a university or institution recognised by the Council; and (b) a pass in the following six core subjects as approved by the Council in accordance with paragraph (d) of section 6 of the Act - 3 (i) Criminal Law; (ii) Law of Contract; (iii) Law of Tort; (iv) Equity and Trusts; (v) Land Law; and (vi) Constitutional Law. [Margin: Admissions Committee.] 4. (1) There is hereby established an Admissions Committee comprising the Director, who shall be Chairman and five other members appointed by the Council. (2) The Admissions Committee shall, as it may consider appropriate, conduct such interviews and entry examinations, for the purpose of making recommendations to the Council for the admission of applicants under sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 2 into the Sierra Leone Law School. (3) The Council shall, on the acceptance of the recommendations of the Admissions Committee under sub-regulation (2), inform each applicant whose application has been approved, in writing, of his admission into the Sierra Leone Law School.