About The Law Institute

Our Story

The Law Institute was established in 2008 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.

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The Vision Behind TLI

Through years of practice, the founders observed critical challenges that inspired them to create a revolutionary approach to legal education:

The Problem They Identified

  • Undertrained Personnel: Non-legal staff in legal and compliance environments were entering the field without any formal training, relying entirely on inadequate on-the-job learning

  • Missed Opportunities: Critical deadlines were being missed due to lack of proper legal knowledge and procedures training

  • SME Struggles: Small and Medium Enterprises were falling into compliance risks and governance challenges that threatened their very existence and growth potential

  • Limited Access: Legal solutions were concentrated in urban areas, leaving rural communities and smaller businesses without affordable legal guidance

Their Solution

Recognizing that Ghana's vision of becoming a middle-income country depended heavily on the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs), they understood that these businesses needed accessible legal knowledge to thrive.

The founders realized that while accounting and management training were readily available through various institutions and consultancies, legal information remained locked away in formal academic institutions, creating a serious developmental gap in the economy.

The Foundation

The Law Institute began as the Vocational Law Training Facility, initially operating as a division of MPAC, now MPOBB. This strategic beginning allowed TLI to leverage the extensive resources and practical experience of one of Ghana's most respected law firms while maintaining focus on its unique educational mission.

Our Founding Principles

From its inception in 2008, TLI was built on the belief that legal knowledge should not be the exclusive domain of formal academic institutions. The founders envisioned a vocational law program that would:

  • Bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical market needs

  • Provide career development opportunities for non-legal professionals

  • Support entry-level competence building in legal environments

  • Align with national development goals including the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS), and Private Sector Development Strategy (PSDS)

  • Meet international labour standards for vocational training

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

  1. Real case studies and practical scenarios

  2. On-the-job training opportunities

  3. Mentorship from experienced legal professionals

  4. Networking opportunities 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, connecting you with employers.

  • 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 and personal circumstances.

Our Impact Since 2008

Over more than 15 years of operation, TLI has

  • Trained hundreds of professionals across multiple sectors

  • Worked with major organizations and government agencies

  • Contributed to improved governance and compliance standards

  • Enhanced access to justice through trained paralegals

  • Supported the growth of MSMEs through better legal understanding

Our 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

Meet the Core Team

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    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.

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    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.

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    Hilary Gbedemah

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Hilary Amesika Gbedemah, a Ghanaian lawyer and former CEDAW Chair, is a global advocate for women’s rights with extensive experience in law, education, and international policy development.

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    Sophia Minkah-Premo

    DIRECTOR OF LEARNING & STRATEGY

    Sophia Minkah-Premo is a development consultant, mediator, and program management expert specializing in law, gender justice, and social impact.

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