INTRODUCING THE DEAN : Dr . Kusha Haraksingh
Dr . Kusha Haraksingh has been appointed as the foundation Dean of the Faculty of Law , UWI , St . Augustine . This follows the decision of University Council to establish three full faculties of law in Barbados , Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago with effect from 1 st August 2012 .
Dr Haraksingh hopes to establish the study of Law in the Faculty at St . Augustine as a vibrant academic pursuit , with the full exploration of the role of law in a multicultural setting , as a tool for sustainable development , with students being able to take advantage of the synergies available in neighbouring Faculties and Institutes such as SALISES , IGDS and the Institute of International Relations ; a Faculty providing the best possible grounding for a seamless transition to professional law school ; a Faculty offering opportunities for advanced graduate work ; a Faculty delivering a product that helps country and region in anchoring respect for the rule of law , and in celebrating the liberating possibilities of a society founded on merit and equality of opportunity .
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