COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION

Mission

To facilitate the development of competent legal practitioners for the region who, appreciating their responsibility as members of an honourable profession and recognising the needs of their socio-economic environment, are inspired in the pursuit of excellence, the maintenance of high ethical standards, the promotion of social justice and the strengthening of the rule of law.

Vision

To be a world leader in higher education through innovation, creativity and relevance in a system of practical legal education that is rooted in our history as a Caribbean people and is designed to enhance the practice of law and the jurisprudence of the Caribbean; to empower our people; and develop our societies throughout the 21st century.

EUGENE DUPUCH LAW SCHOOL

Mission

EDLS delivers robust region-specific training that produces work-place ready attorneys who outperform their peers; advancing the regional mandate to provide access to justice for all.

Vision

To be recognised globally for professional training and legal education that produces competent and distinguished attorneys equipped to contribute to the evolution and dynamism of the law in all its facets and to assume leadership in the societies they serve, to the benefit of all peoples.

Core Values

The Eugene Dupuch Law School is guided by the following core values:

Student Achievement and Success

We believe in student success and preparing our students to become well rounded, competent legal practitioners of high character and ethical values. We are committed to contributing to the overall growth of our students and supporting them in individual success and professional development.

Nation Building

We educate and train people who will add value and serve the communities and nations in which they live. We advance discussion, provide information and expertise on issues of significance to our nations.

Service to Our Community

We are committed to our role as a community partner. We provide legal services to those in our community for whom such services might not be attainable. We are committed to providing public education opportunities to help raise awareness on issues that impact community development.

Employee Well-being and Success

We are committed to strengthening our capacity to support and drive the continued training, professional development, and overall well-being of our employees.

Strength of our Regional Identity

We work, teach and learn in a regional environment. We build relationships and foster opportunities that help advance and strengthen who we are and what we value most as a region.

Legal Writing and Research

We are committed to contributing to the development of Commonwealth Caribbean jurisprudence.