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- Joshua Shadrach: First blind Liberian to graduate from Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law
- Overcame sudden blindness after high school graduation
- Achieved Bachelor’s degrees in Theology and Law, plans for further studies abroad
Joshua Shadrach emerged as a beacon of resilience in a remarkable journey that defies limitations. Despite losing sight in a life-altering accident after high school graduation, he fearlessly pursued higher education. Joshua’s indomitable spirit led him to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from UMU and embark on a transformative educational experience in social entrepreneurship in India.
This article was written by: Thomas Williams Fomba, Lead writer of Online Parrot.
Returning to his homeland in 2017, Joshua displayed unwavering determination by successfully passing the rigorous law exams and making history as the first disabled Liberian to conquer the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law tests. Throughout his legal studies, Joshua received invaluable assistance through specialized equipment provided in 2021, enabling him to excel in his pursuit of an LLB in Law, graduating with honors.
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As part of the esteemed 103rd graduating class of the UL, Joshua proudly holds a Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, a BSc in Theology, and now a Bachelor’s in Law, while harboring ambitious aspirations of attaining a Ph.D. Unyielding in his pursuit of knowledge, he plans to further enrich his legal acumen by pursuing a Master’s degree abroad.
Joshua’s awe-inspiring journey exemplifies the adage that disability can never impede one’s abilities.
