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The Gambia Law School

The Gambia Law School was established in 2011 by the General Legal Council. It was not until 2016 that it acquired statutory recognition pursuant to the Gambia Law School Act 2016. Under the said Act, the Gambia Law School is mandated to train persons seeking to become legal practitioners, ensure continuing professional development for all cadres of the legal profession, provide other specialised training in the legal sector, and undertake projects, research, and consultancies.

The General Legal Council is the supervisory body of the Gambia Law School. The Council regulates admission to legal practice in The Gambia. The school is headed by a Director General who is assisted by an Academic Board. The Board advises the school on the development of curricula, conducts examinations, and regulates and supervises the discipline of students.

To be the leading institution for professional legal training in The Gambia and the sub-region.

To promote the rule of law and access to justice through professional legal training, research, consultancies, and advocacy for legal practitioners, policy makers, and the public.