A key part of the LEADing JUSTICE vision was preparing the next generation to be advocates for the rule of law. Building on a legacy of one-day Chief Justice Mentoring Programmes for secondary students begun by former Chief Justice Georgina Wood, the establishment of School Justice Clubs, led by Court of Appeal Justice Professor Olivia Anku-Tsede, is an initiative that gives students a deeper appreciation for legal principles.
In a speech at the launch of the Mentoring Programme in November 2024, Chief Justice Sackey Torkornoo explained the rationale behind her proposal to introduce Justice Clubs into schools and community. She said the Judiciary was committed to demystifying its work and making it more accessible to the public.
Creating school justice clubs where interested young students could have consistent and purposeful interactions with the concepts of law and with legal administrators in settings that are both enjoyable and conducive to continuous learning, would held deepen citizen’s understanding of the rule of law, legality, and justice.
The Clubs were first introduced at St. Mary’s Senior High School, Accra High School, Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, SOS Hermann Gmeiner International College, Chemu Senior High Technical School, and Tema Senior High School – with great feedback from participating students.
