MONROVIA — The President of the University of Liberia (UL), Prof. Dr. Julius Julukon Sarwolo Nelson, Jr., officially welcomed to the University Cabinet the newly appointed Dean of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, Counselor Jallah A. Barbu, whom he appointed as Acting Dean on July 31, 2022, pending approval of the UL Board of Trustees.
Counsellor Barbu comes to the prestigious and respected deanship portfolio with years of experience in Law, including serving as a former chairperson of the Law Reform Commission.
At a UL Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, the UL President presented Dr. Barbu to his Cabinet colleagues.
He said the UL management team was glad that Cllr. Barbu accepted the request to serve as the new Dean. Dr. Nelson encouraged Cllr. Barbu to explore new and existing opportunities that will further improve the standards of the Law School.
“I want you to consider more opportunities for the Law School. This is an expectation I placed before you prior to receiving you today. I know that you have already started that exercise,” Dr. Nelson said.
The UL President also emphasised the need for Counsellor Barbu to strengthen the already existing partnership the Law School has with Indiana University, which has benefited the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law for many areas.
Dr. Nelson implored Dean Barbu to utilize his relationship with Indiana University, of which the Law School Dean is a graduate, to foster meaningful collaborations that will benefit the Law School.
“Indiana is a long-standing partner to the UL,” he said. “We are at the point where we want to renew and strengthen such [a] relationship again.
“So as an alumnus of Indiana, I am strategically placing you in that role so that our relationship with them will be rejuvenated,” Dr. Nelson urged.
Responding, Counselor Barbu expressed appreciation for the preferment to serve in the capacity as Dean of the Law School.
He acknowledged the huge responsibilities and expectations his new task entails.
Dr. Barbu assured the UL Administration of his preparedness to deliver and uphold the confidence reposed in him.
“I appreciate very much this wonderful opportunity to be able to serve the UL in this capacity,” Counselor Barbu said. “You all know fully well what I stand for and what I can do.”
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