Accra Metropolitan University has inaugurated a Legal Advisory Board as part of preparations to roll out its Bachelor of Laws programme, signalling what the institution describes as a decisive step towards establishing a credible and ethically grounded School of Law.

The ceremony, held in Accra, drew members of the bench, the Bar, academia and public service, reflecting the university’s ambition to anchor its new LLB programme in professional oversight and strong institutional partnerships. University authorities said the formation of the Board marks a significant milestone in Accra Met’s academic expansion and its entry into legal education.

Delivering remarks at the event, the Director of Accra Met, Victor Kojoga Adawudu, sought to demystify the study of law for prospective students, urging them not to approach the discipline with apprehension. “Law is not difficult. With consistent practice, it transforms and excellence follows,” he said, expressing confidence that the university would become a leading centre of legal education.

Mr Adawudu stressed that the School of Law would not focus solely on academic attainment but would deliberately cultivate values such as integrity, transparency and accountability. He noted that the newly constituted Advisory Board includes experienced Supreme Court judges and seasoned practitioners who will provide mentorship and guidance to students as part of a structured support system embedded in the programme.

He said the university was determined to produce graduates who are not only technically competent advocates but principled leaders capable of serving society with distinction. He further urged students to demonstrate diligence and discipline, assuring them that the institution would nurture both professional excellence and moral character.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Goski Alabi, described the inauguration as a landmark in the university’s pursuit of academic distinction. She explained that the Board had been carefully constituted to offer strategic leadership, professional oversight and ethical direction for the School of Law.

According to her, the Board’s mandate includes safeguarding academic standards, ensuring that the curriculum remains rigorous and globally relevant, and promoting innovation in teaching, research and clinical legal education. She added that the Board would serve as an advisory body to the Vice-Chancellor and the Governing Council, providing independent counsel on programme development, research advancement and international partnerships.

Professor Alabi said the ultimate objective is to train graduates who combine intellectual competence with a firm moral compass and a commitment to national development.

The Chair of the Legal Advisory Board, Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, a Justice of the Supreme Court, reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to upholding both academic and professional excellence. He echoed earlier remarks about the demands of legal study, emphasising that discipline and mentorship are central to mastering the profession.

He outlined plans to support curriculum development, strengthen faculty governance and expand opportunities for internships, mentorship and career progression. Particular emphasis, he said, would be placed on practical exposure through local and international internship pathways to complement classroom instruction.

Also addressing the gathering, Advisory Council member Jones Mawulorm Dotse congratulated the university’s founder and academic staff for what he described as a laudable initiative. He reminded students that law is a dynamic and evolving discipline shaped daily by judicial decisions and urged them to cultivate the habit of continuous learning.

The Legal Advisory Board comprises Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei as Chair, with members including Jones Mawulorm Dotse, Alexander Osei Tutu, Lawyer Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, Professor Justice Olivia Anku-Tsede, Professor Abubakar Isa Umar, Lawyer Thaddeus Sory and Lawyer Naomi Alabi, who serves as Secretary. University officials expressed optimism that the calibre of expertise assembled would position the School of Law among the most reputable legal institutions in Ghana and beyond.