On Tuesday, 18 February 2025, the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia, in its October Term A.D. 2024, admitted two Senior Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Officers to the Supreme Court Bar as Counsellors- at- Law.
The admittance of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Palay, Judge Advocate General, Armed Forces of Liberia, and Major Thomas Preston Bombo, Deputy Judge Advocate General, Armed Forces of Liberia, to the Supreme Court Bar, is a significant step which does not only underscore the AFL’s commitment to the development of legal professionals within the country, but it also highlights its dedication to fostering a just and equitable society.
A release issued from Barclay Training Center on Feb. 20, 2025 said the success of the two senior officers is a statement to their dedication, hard work, and the invaluable support of the AFL, which sponsored their legal education at the prestigious Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia.
The officers have extended deepest gratitude to the Armed Forces of Liberia for their commitment to investing in the professional development of their personnel and for their contribution to strengthening Liberia’s legal profession.
The soldiers are quoted in the release as saying, “This achievement underscores the AFL’s commitment to excellence and the potential for growth and advancement within its ranks”.
The AFL’s support for these promising individuals reflects the value of leadership and service that are at the core of the Armed Forces of Liberia. By investing in the future of these senior officers, the AFL stands committed to strengthening our legal framework and upholding the rule of law.
The release said the newly admitted counsellors at law are the only two-trained Military Justice Experts in Liberia, currently serving in the Force. They both graduated from the Judge Advocate General School in the United States of America with Post Graduate Diploma in Military Justice Administration.
The AFL is confident that Lieutenant Colonel Palay and Major Bombo, who are now members of the Honorable Supreme Court Bar, will become exemplary and serve with integrity and commitment.
