Judiciary of Sierra Leone
Office of the Attorney General & Minister of Justice
“Professional Renewal: Rebuilding Unity, Independence and Public Trust in the Legal Profession for the Optimization of Access to Justice.”
The legal profession is a cornerstone of constitutional governance, the administration of justice, and the safeguarding of citizens' rights. Its effectiveness depends not only on the quality of laws and judicial processes, but on the strength, independence and integrity of the profession itself.
The profession in Sierra Leone stands at an important crossroads. Fragmented representation, concerns over independence, and the growing influence of political considerations have weakened collective engagement and reduced opportunities for constructive dialogue on the administration of justice.
This Conference convenes the Bar, the Bench, legal academics, students, public officers and other stakeholders in a frank, respectful and forward-looking dialogue — moving the conversation beyond institutional divisions toward a shared vision for a stronger, more independent and more trusted profession.
To facilitate an inclusive national dialogue on the renewal of the legal profession and reform of the legal sector in Sierra Leone — strengthening professional unity, independence, integrity, legal education, public confidence and the administration of justice.
Examine the current state of the legal profession and justice sector in Sierra Leone.
Promote dialogue on professional renewal, institutional reform and future leadership within the profession.
Explore pathways toward greater professional cohesion, cooperation and collective responsibility.
Assess the impact of political influence on professional institutions and the administration of justice.
Review legal education, professional training and continuing professional development systems.
Identify reforms needed to strengthen ethics, accountability and professional standards.
Enhance collaboration among legal practitioners, judges, academics, students and stakeholders.
Develop a shared reform agenda and practical recommendations for the future of the profession.
Keynote addresses, plenary panels and specialised breakout sessions. Select a day, then expand any session to view its focus areas.
Adoption of a Conference Declaration on Professional Renewal and Legal Sector Reform.
Establishment of a platform for continued engagement among legal practitioners.
Recommendations for strengthening professional unity and independence.
Proposals for the reform of legal education and professional development.
Identification of clear legal sector reform priorities.
Renewed commitment to ethics, professionalism and public service.
A roadmap for strengthening public trust in the legal profession and justice institutions.
The Organising Committee respectfully invites partners and stakeholders to collaborate and support this important national initiative.
Review the official Request for Partnership and Support, then contact the Finance & Budget Committee to discuss areas of collaboration. A detailed Concept Note, Programme Outline and Preliminary Budget are available on request.
Registration is open to members of the Bar and the Bench, legal academics, law students, public officers, development partners and other stakeholders committed to the renewal of the profession.
On submission you will receive a registration reference. The Secretariat will follow up with confirmation and joining details ahead of the Conference.
Enquiries: Conference Secretariat — +232 75 438 628
By registering you agree to be contacted by the Conference Secretariat regarding your participation.
Thank you. Your place has been reserved.
Please keep this reference. The Secretariat will contact you with confirmation and joining details before 27 July 2026.
