As part of initiatives to broaden the scope of teaching and learning of law in Ghana, the University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) met with a delegation from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School to discuss and actualise a mutually beneficial partnership for students and faculty.
Dean of the UGSoL, Professor Raymond A. Atuguba, in his welcome remarks briefed the delegation on the School’s numerous international partnerships, and how these partnerships have impacted the teaching and learning experience at the School as well as the partnering institutions.
“In the last couple of years, we have moved quickly in terms of our international partnerships. We currently have thirty-two (32) standing partnerships with other international law universities, some of which have been long-standing partnerships - like the University of Pretoria, which has been running for more than fifteen (15) years. Others are yearly events, whereas others have ended due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he shared.
Dean of the UGSoL, Professor Raymond A. Atuguba chatting with the visitors
Prof. Atuguba noted that these partnerships with other international universities are crucial to the progress of legal education.“This is why the University of Ghana School of Law believes that partnering with the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School on exchange programmes, collaborative research, conferencing and publications, as well as joint grants would aid in amplifying the legal skills and opportunities for students and faculty from both institutions.” He added.
The visitors from right to left, Dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Theodore Ruger and Deputy Dean for International Programmes, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Eric A. Feldman
Dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Theodore Ruger, in his response, shared his enthusiasm on the School’s stand on partnerships and pledged to put into actualisation some of the partnership ideas discussed while building a long-term relationship with UGSoL.
“It’s very impressive to see strong partnerships built over the years and their impact on the study and teaching of law in various parts of the country. We look forward to building upon and maintaining this partnership through your innovative ideas,” he noted.
Deputy Dean for International Programmes at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Eric A. Feldman, was confident of establishing a strategic and productive partnership with UGSoL to further legal education in both institutions.
The meeting with the visiting delegation took place at the R.S. Blay Reading Room on Tuesday, 31st January 2023.