This captivating book, Legal Ethics & Jurisprudence in Nation Building published by LawAfrica for Strathmore University Press (SUP) contains 18 research papers presented at the conference. The authors deal with the subject matter from different angles and perspectives. This volume is a valuable tool for proper understanding of the nature of law and the paramount importance this understanding plays in the quest for justice.

Strathmore University held its Second Annual Ethics Conference with the theme: The Role of Legal Ethics and Jurisprudence in Nation Building, between 29th and 30th October 2004. The conference brought together a wide variety of professionals and scholars in an effort to reflect upon the importance of merging the study of legal ethics and jurisprudence and boosting the relevance these subjects are given at the faculty level in the university education system.

This conference brought together high level stakeholders in the constitution-making process in Africa and the world at large.