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March 16, 2021 2025-11-10 8:04About
About Us
Welcome to the Averroes School of Law (ASL), a prestigious institution founded in 2025. Located in the heart of scenic Mingora city, our institution is a hub of academic excellence and innovation. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming students from various backgrounds. With a commitment to providing a supportive learning environment, we strive to equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their future careers.
ASL believes on strong connections with the industry and dynamic learning environment. Our faculty comprises of subject matter experts who bring professional insights into the classroom. Our students enjoy a wealth of opportunities in the campus to enhance their skills through moot court exercises and moot court competition. Additionally, exposure visits of students to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa High Court and District Judicial Complex, and live streaming of Supreme Court cases to bridge the gap between theory and practice are an essential part of our academic excellence.
ASL is named after a renowned jurist, philosopher, and physician of Al-Andalus, Averroes known as Ibn Rushd. Born in the city of Córdoba in 1126 – 1198 CE, Averroes rose to distinction as a master of law, reason, and classical philosophy. He stands among the most eminent figures of the Islamic Golden Age.
A towering intellect of his time, Averroes served with distinction as a Qadi (judge) and scholar of Islamic jurisprudence, upholding the principles of justice and equity. Averroes taught that reason is not the enemy of faith, but its noble companion; law must be informed by wisdom; and that the pursuit of truth is the highest human calling. His legacy endures as a beacon for all who seek to harmonize intellect with virtue, and justice with learning.
Averroes School of Law is offering Higher Education Commission (HEC) approved curriculum. The school is affiliated with the prestigious University of Peshawar and approved by the Pakistan Bar Council.
ASL is located in Mingora city, adjacent to Peshawar High Court Bench, a gateway to scenic Swat valley famous as the Switzerland of the East. The ASL is approximately 230 Kilometer from Islamabad capital city and 167 Kilometer from Peshawar city, the provincial capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. ASL offers a welcoming environment for learning irrespective of the identity of our students. We are a community that values curiosity, excellence, integrity, respect, and inclusion.