By Mariama Bundu
Law students from the Faculty of Law, Fourah Bay College participated in a constitutional dialogue at the Embassy of the United States in Sierra Leone on March 12 in Freetown.
The event formed part of the Freedom 250 series marking the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of American independence and was themed “Narrative of the American Constitution.”
It provided an opportunity for students to learn about the history, structure, and influence of the United States Constitution.
The session was led by Rose Weckenmann, who discussed the historical development of the Constitution, its structure, the separation of powers, and key amendments.
She explained that the American system was designed to prevent any one branch of government from having too much power.
Students also engaged in discussions with embassy officials and asked questions about governance and elections in the United States, including the relationship between the popular vote and the Electoral College.
Jacqueline Moore said the engagement was aimed at supporting students’ legal education and encouraging dialogue on how constitutional systems operate in democratic societies.
The event was organized as part of the Faculty of Law’s efforts, under Acting Dean Alusine Jalloh, to expose students to international legal perspectives and strengthen academic partnerships.
