Welcome to The University
Dean’s Message
“Welcome to Borana University School of law where we are dedicated to preparing the next generation of legal professionals for success in the ever-evolving field of law. As the Dean of the school, it is my privilege to share with you the unique features and strengths of our esteemed institution.
As the school, we take great pride in our rigorous academic curriculum that is designed to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and ethical judgment. Our distinguished faculty members, who are both scholars and practitioners in their respective fields, are committed to providing exceptional instruction and mentorship to our students.
Our law school offers a wide range of specialized courses and programs that cater to the diverse interests of our student body. From corporate law and international law to environmental law and human rights, we strive to in still in our students a deep understanding of the complex legal landscape and equip them with the tools necessary to navigate it successfully.
In addition to our strong academic foundation, the school offers invaluable experiential learning opportunities that allow our students to apply their legal knowledge in practical settings. Our clinical programs, externships, and internships provide real-world experiences that enhance our students’ understanding of the law and prepare them for the demands of the legal profession.
Furthermore, the school also serves the creation of a vibrant and inclusive community, where collaboration and mutual respect are valued. We encourage students to engage in meaningful dialogue, foster connections among their peers, and develop both personally and professionally. Our student organizations, conferences, and events create a supportive environment that enhances the overall law school experience.
I invite you to explore all that Borana University School of law has to offer and consider joining our vibrant community. Here, you will find a law school that is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering a lifelong passion for the law.
I look forward to welcoming you to Borana University School of law and witnessing your growth and success as future legal leaders.”
Degree
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
Masters
Master’s Degree in law or Masters of Law (LLM)
Our Mission
The mission of the school is to produce competent and ethical legal professionals adequately, conducting research that solves the communities’ problems, rendering researched community services, creating strong linkages and cooperation with higher education and research institutions of the country and abroad
Our Visions
To become one of top ten best Law School of Ethiopian Universities by providing quality legal education, engaging in Research and active Community services.
School of Law
Overview
Borana University School of Law is one of recently established and prestigious law school in our country. It was founded in 2013 E.C/2020 G.C as Independent School. As of now, the school has 11 full teaching staff & 3 instructors on study leave. Since its establishment, the school has been working strongly to offer quality education for its students, and its staff members also in addition to teaching and learning, have been engaging in research and community service. From community service the school has been providing, free legal aid service was one essential service that the school provides for the surrounding community with economic and social problems. The school’s Legal Aid Center Coordination office found at Borana University and Legal Aid Center found at Yabello and Moyale Town. For the future the school has plan to extend its center to different district. The school is working with the vision of becoming one of the strong schools of Law in Ethiopia by 2030 in providing quality legal education and in conducting problem solving research that contributes to the improvement of the life of the community.
The school is also an active member of the Consortium of Ethiopian Law schools since 2022. By efforts of its duly responsible and committed staff, the school is contributing its fair share for the strength of the consortium itself and it is also strictly implementing the decisions that are passed by the consortium. To name, but a few, the school has participated on the different consortium discussion at different time since it is membership and also the Amazing National Conference which held on the May 2-3,2025 at Borana University, Yaballo town in collaboration with Ethiopian Federal Justice and Law Institute on the theme of “Legal pluralism, Human rights and Transitional Justice in Ethiopia.” Was unforgettable Events. In addition to the above-mentioned activities the school also participating in the administration of National Law Exit Exam.
These facts indicate that despite its young age, the school is remarkably vibrant that is run by very energetic, hard-working, and visionary staff members who work day and night for change and excellence in this very competitive academic world.
Admission criteria
For the regular program a student who has successfully accomplished a first semester common courses and have scored CGPA of 3.00 and above, for male, and 2.75 and above, for female can apply. The school administers screening written exam to select competent students from amongst the applicants.
Regarding weekend program applicants who have successfully accomplished higher education entrance exam passing mark, determined by the Ministry of Education, and a person who have taken legal education in diploma and who fulfil any other criteria put down by MoE can apply for admission.
Faculty and Staff
Students
The school provides general legal education at undergraduate level in regular and weekend programs. The school, upon its opening in 2013 E.C/2020 G.C., has accepted 19 regular students and above 40 Weekend program students which fulfil the above-mentioned criteria for Admissions.
Now the School has 3(Three) Regular program Batch: – 2nd Year, 3rd Year and 5th year regular students and One (1) weekend program batch: – 5th year weekend students. Thus, the school totally in both batch has 84 students, 77- Male and 7- Female students.
Graduated students
Since it is youngest school, the school graduate 19 student for the first time on Sene 14, 2017/2025 G.C. From those students 15 of them passed National Exit Exam and the highest Exit Exam score was 70/100 which scored by 3 students.