Faculty of Law, Somali National University
Established 1954
Faculty of Law
Rooted in the 1954 Institute of Law, the Faculty integrates theory and practice to develop competent, responsible legal professionals for Somalia.
1954Year the Faculty was established
About the Faculty
Welcome to the Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law is one of the University’s oldest and most respected faculties, dedicated to educating competent legal professionals who uphold justice, the rule of law and constitutional governance.
Dean’s welcome
Dr. Farah Abdikarim Hersi
Dean, Faculty of Law
Dr. Farah Abdikarim Hersi leads the Faculty of Law at Somali National University.
Dean’s pageAcademic departments
Departments and programme areas
Academic programs
Featured programs
The Faculty of Law offers two undergraduate bachelor’s degree programmes through its academic departments.
UndergraduateBachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Offered by the Department of Law, providing a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, constitutional law,… 4 years
UndergraduateBachelor of Law & Criminal Justice
Offered by the Department of Law & Criminal Justice, focusing on criminal law, criminology, criminal investigation,… 4 years
News, announcements & events
What is happening at the Faculty
Research & publications
Research & scholarship
Research at the Faculty sits within the University’s research priorities.