The University of Cape Coast Faculty of Law has entered into partnership with the Judicial Service of Ghana and Campbell University School of Law to strengthen experiential legal education and judicial cooperation across borders.
The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), is expected to provide law students from both institutions with practical exposure to Ghana’s judicial system through an annual summer internship programme lasting up to eight weeks.
Under the partnership, students from UCC Law and University of Campbell School of Law will work closely with judges of Ghana’s Superior Courts, to undertake legal research, observe court proceedings, assist in judicial analysis, and gain deeper insight into comparative legal systems. The programme seeks to bridge the gap between classroom learning and courtroom practice while promoting intercultural exchange and professional collaboration.
The signing ceremony, held on February 16, 2026, brought together key stakeholders from the three institutions, including Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie; Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed; Dean of UCC Law, Julia Selman-Ayetey; and Dean of Campbell University School of Law, J. Rich Leonard.
The Head of the Department of Community Engagement and Pro-Bono Legal Clinic at UCC Law, K. M. Constantine Kudzedzi, will coordinate the initiative on behalf of the University and serve as liaison among the partner institutions.
Speaking at the ceremony, representatives of the institutions reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of the partnership through strategic guidance and institutional collaboration.
The partnership is expected to further enhance UCC Law’s reputation as one of Ghana’s leading legal education institutions while equipping students with global perspectives and practical skills necessary for modern legal practice.
For the Judicial Service of Ghana, the collaboration is a reflection of its commitment to mentoring the next generation of ethical and globally minded legal professionals. Campbell University School of Law also described the collaboration as an opportunity to deepen its longstanding academic ties with Ghana and expand international learning opportunities for its students.
The agreement is expected to create lasting benefits for students, the judiciary, and the legal profession by fostering international solidarity, practical legal training, and cross-cultural understanding.
