About The Law Institute

Bridging the gap between academic legal and compliance education and real-world practice since 2006.

The Law Institute

A Legacy of Excellence

The Law Institute was established in 2006 by two highly esteemed lawyers with extensive practical experience in Ghana's legal landscape. As senior partners, they had unique insights into the gaps in legal education and training in the country.

Through years of practice, the founders observed critical challenges that inspired them to create a revolutionary approach to legal education. They recognized that Ghana's vision of becoming a middle-income country depended heavily on the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs), which needed accessible legal knowledge to thrive.

Identifying Critical Challenges

The Problem We Identified

  • Undertrained Personnel Non-legal staff in legal and compliance environments entering the field without formal training, relying on inadequate on-the-job learning
  • Missed Opportunities Critical deadlines being missed due to lack of proper legal knowledge and procedures training
  • SME Struggles Small and Medium Enterprises falling into compliance risks and governance challenges threatening their growth
  • Limited Access Legal solutions concentrated in urban areas, leaving rural communities without affordable legal guidance

Our Solution

  • Vocational Training Focus Created practical, hands-on legal training accessible to non-legal professionals
  • Breaking Academic Barriers Made legal knowledge available beyond formal academic institutions
  • Supporting MSMEs Provided accessible legal guidance to help businesses thrive and grow
  • Nationwide Reach Expanded legal education access to underserved communities across Ghana

What Makes Us Unique

Unparalleled Practical Focus

Unlike traditional legal education that emphasizes theory, TLI concentrates on real-world application and practical skills that can be immediately implemented in the workplace.

Industry-Leading Faculty

Our training is delivered by practicing lawyers and industry experts rather than purely academic instructors, ensuring students learn from professionals who face the same challenges they will encounter.

Strategic Partnership Advantage

Our close relationship with Mpobb law firm provides students with unprecedented access to:

  • Real case studies and practical scenarios
  • On-the-job training opportunities
  • Mentorship from experienced legal professionals
  • Networking within Ghana's largest legal practice

Career Focused Training

We are committed to your professional success beyond certification. Every enrolled student receives employability training and exclusive access to our job placement portal.

Modular Learning Approach

Our innovative program structure allows students to take individual modules as needed or complete comprehensive programs, providing flexibility that meets diverse professional circumstances.

The Foundation

The Law Institute began as the Vocational Law Training Facility, initially operating as a division of MPAC (now MPOBB), leveraging the resources of one of Ghana's most respected law firms.

Our Impact Since 2006

Professionals Trained

Trained hundreds of professionals across multiple sectors in Ghana

Major Organizations

Worked with leading organizations and government agencies nationwide

Governance Standards

Contributed to improved governance and compliance standards across industries

Access to Justice

Enhanced access to justice through trained paralegals in communities

MSME Growth

Supported the growth of MSMEs through better legal understanding

18+ Years

Over 18 years of consistent excellence in vocational legal education

Our Core Values

Accessibility

Making legal knowledge available to all, regardless of location or economic status

Practicality

Focusing on real-world application over abstract theory

Innovation

Continuously updating our interactive learning experiences

Inclusivity

Welcoming non-legal professionals into the legal knowledge space

Excellence

Maintaining the high standards set by our esteemed founders

Integrity

Upholding the ethical standards that define the legal profession

Core Management Team

Justice Minkah-Premo

Justice Minkah-Premo

Board Chair

Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, an accomplished lawyer and lecturer, holds LLB and LLM degrees from the University of Ghana. He's a former GBA Vice President, corporate advisor, litigator, author, and mentor.

He served as Vice President of the Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Bar Association and Vice President at the national level. He lectures at the Law Institute and previously held a Senior Lecturer position at the Ghana School of Law in Company Law and Practice.

His experience spans diverse sectors including Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Finance Houses, and Oil and Gas. He has provided advisory services on corporate restructuring and international projects like FINSAP and the Millennium Challenge Account, consulting with the World Bank Group, foreign governments, and state institutions.

His expertise encompasses litigation, risk management, and transactional legal services, with recognition as one of the most accomplished professional mentors in the legal profession.

His publications include Company Law & Governance of Other Corporate Bodies in Ghana (co-authored), The Legal Regulation of the Oil Industry in Ghana, and The Divestiture Process in Ghana from Guidelines to the Law. He serves as a Director on multiple private and public sector boards.

Sheila Minkah-Premo

Sheila Minkah-Premo

Vice Chair

Sheila Minkah-Premo, Senior Managing Partner at Apex Law Consult, is a seasoned lawyer specializing in dispute resolution and corporate law, and a leading advocate for gender equality and legal reform in Ghana.

She brings over 35 years of legal practice experience to her role. Her professional expertise encompasses Dispute Resolution, Corporate Practice, and Mining Law and Policy. She has served as a legal consultant to the Ghana Chamber of Mines for over 15 years.

She earned an LLB from the University of Ghana, a BL from the Ghana School of Law, and an LLM from Georgetown University Law Center in the United States.

She has volunteered with both the Legal Aid Commission and FIDA-Ghana, and previously chaired the Women and Minors' Rights Committee of the Ghana Bar Association. She established the GBA Women's Forum and served as its first president.

Her ongoing work involves advancing affirmative action and gender-responsive legislation in Ghana and across Africa, reflecting her dedication to women's and children's rights advancement in the region.

Dr. Hilary Gbedemah

Dr. Hilary Gbedemah

Managing Director

Hilary Amesika Gbedemah, a distinguished Ghanaian lawyer and women's rights advocate, served on the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) from 2013 to 2024, including as Chairperson from 2019 to 2021.

Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Ghana, a Master's degree in Law and Diploma in Leadership and Advocacy from Georgetown University, a Certificate in International Humanitarian Law from the Henri Dunant Institute in Geneva, and a PhD from the University of Northampton.

She previously served as Rector of the Law Institute in Ghana. Throughout her career, she has advanced women's rights globally by contributing to CEDAW initiatives focused on access to justice, education rights, and climate change with disaster risk reduction.

She has presented her work at prominent international venues, including the UN Commission on the Status of Women and the International Women and Justice Summit.

Sophia Minkah-Premo

Sophia Minkah-Premo

Director of Learning & Strategy

Sophia Minkah-Premo is a legally trained development consultant and program manager with expertise in law, gender justice, public policy, and social impact.

She earned an LLM in Business Law from the University of Law (UK) and completed academic work in Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice from the University of British Columbia.

Her career includes contributions to major national policy initiatives in Ghana and advancement of anti-racism and multicultural policy reforms in Canada through community-based research and policy analysis. She has also supported academic and legal research initiatives with strong program management experience.

She holds registration as a mediator and membership in the Chartered Institute of Mediators and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She possesses certifications in Agile Project Management, Compliance, and Risk Management.

Guided by a decolonial feminist approach, she focuses on designing equitable programs and policies that dismantle systemic barriers and empower communities.

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