Monrovia, May 12 -- The Liberia School of Law (LSL) officially launched its Rule of Law Center on Thursday, May 8, with a formal ceremony held at the school's campus on Capitol By-Pass in Monrovia. The Center is chaired by retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Philip A.Z. Banks II, who also previously served as Liberia's Minister of Justice and Attorney General.

The Center is founded on the principle that the rule of law is the cornerstone of peace, stability, and national development. Thursday's launch brought together government officials, veteran legal professionals, members of the public, and students and faculty of the Liberia School of Law.

In his welcoming remarks, LSL President Kwame Clement emphasized that the school'...