Adv. Hassan Ali Hassan
President & Chairperson, SOLLAWelcome to SOLLA
Advancing Justice, Integrity & Legal Competence
The Somaliland Lawyers Association (SOLLA) stands as the premier independent statutory body regulating and supporting legal practice across the nation. We ensure strict adherence to professional standards, protect public legal rights, and support judicial reforms.
Our Mission
To ensure equal access to legal representation and uphold ethical legal practices throughout Somaliland.
Our Vision
A highly structured judicial system recognized internationally for defense of fundamental rights.
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Ujeedo: Magaabis Guddida ururinta Xogta iyo Caqabadaha Qareenada ka haysta Garsoorka ee u baahan dib u sixida lyo Caqadaha Garsoorka
Magaabis Guddida ururinta Xogta iyo Caqabadaha Qareenada ka haysta Garsoorka ee u baahan dib u sixida lyo Caqadaha Garsoorka
Ujeedo: Magaabis Guddida ururinta Xogta iyo Caqabadaha Qareenada ka haysta Garsoorka ee u baahan dib u sixida lyo Caqadaha Garsoorka
Magaabis Guddida ururinta Xogta iyo Caqabadaha Qareenada ka haysta Garsoorka ee u baahan dib u sixida lyo Caqadaha Garsoorka
History of house of Elders of Republic of Somaliland
The History of Somaliland house of Elders (guurtida)
New Judicial Framework Draft Released: A Landmark Integration of Customary law (Xeer) and Civil Code
Somaliland Law Reform Commission in partnership with SOLLA publishes the legal integration framework draft clarifying jurisdictional borders...
SOLLA General Assembly Elects New Governing Council and Adopts Five-Year Strategic Roadmap
The Somaliland Lawyers Association successfully concluded its annual general assembly in Hargeisa. Members voted for a modern operational audit scheme...
Expanding Free Legal Aid Clinics: Over 450 Inmates Assisted in Regional Prisons
Our legal aid teams conducted mobile clinics in Mandera, Hargeisa, and Burao central prisons, offering constitutional representation to unrepresented clients...