INCORPORATED COUNCIL OF LAW POST OF PRINCIPAL

The Incorporated Council of Legal Education (the Council) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the Post of Principal of Sri Lanka Law College.

1. Nature of Appointment:

(i) The Principal of Sri Lanka Law College is a full time appointment dedicated to maintaining excellence in legal education. The Principal shall be responsible for the administration and management of affairs of Sri Lanka Law College.

(ii) The Principal shall ex officio be the Registrar of the Council, the governing body of Sri Lanka Law College in terms of Rule 02 of the Rules of the Council of Legal Education. The appointment shall be on contract basis initially for a three-year period and may be renewed at the discretion of the Council.

(iii)The applicant should be a citizen of Sri Lanka and be below the age of 70 years .

2. Academic and Professional Qualifications:

The applicant should be an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

Any other academic and /or professional qualifications in the relevant field will be an added advantage. 3. Experience/Skill:

(i) The applicant should have: (a) over fifteen years’ experience in teaching law at any recognized university or higher educational institution; OR (b) over fifteen years’ professional experience as a Judicial Officer or at the Official or Unofficial Bar; AND

(ii) The applicant should possess excellent communication, managerial and administrative skills with ability to inspire students and staff alike and have the necessary vision to lead the Sri Lanka Law College to achieve the goals of legal education in the country.

4. Remuneration: Negotiable

5. Mode of Assessment:

(i) Each eligible applicant will be assessed for her/his suitability for the post at an interview before a Panel of Interviewers.

(ii) Such applicant will be called upon to make a presentation on her/his vision and mission to make Sri Lanka Law College an institution of educational excellence. Please submit your curriculum vitae with full details including Telephone, Mobile, Fax number, E-mail address and two non-related referees to reach the Registrar of the Council on or before 03 rd November 2020

The Registrar Incorporated Council of Legal Education, Sri Lanka Law College, No. 244, Street, 12.