The largest digital law library, Liblaw, on Friday, July 31, launched the first Legal Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The library is named: “CJ Lewis.”
At the launched in Sinkor, Liblaw Managing Director, Counselor Kim A. Harris, said, CJ Lewis is a plain-language legal companion that allows any Liberian to ask a question about the law, and receive a clear, and understandable answer in seconds.
Cllr. Harris said, the app can be downloaded from the internet provides answers on the opinions of the Supreme Court, and other lower courts, whether using a computer, or a mobile phone, no matter the person’s location.
“For generations, our law has been locked away in heavy volumes, in scattered court records, and in language that ordinary citizens could not easily follow. CJ Lewis changes that. Built the Liblaw platform, which houses Supreme Court opinions dating from 1861 to 2026, alongside our statutes, regulations, and legal analytics. CJ Lewis draws on this vast body of Liberian law, and explains it in words everyone can understand.”
It provides simple answers to everyday questions, gives well-reasoned responses on complex, and doctrinal matters, briefs cases, and analyses real-life scenarios at the fingertips of the user.
Cllr. Harris said, the mission of Liblaw has always made the law accessible.
She noted that through the Liblaw website, a student, a journalist, a market woman, or a farmer, can search the law, read a court decision, and understand what it means for them.
“Access is no longer limited by geography, or by cost; the law now travels to the people, anytime, and anywhere. Most importantly, CJ Lewis is a tool for empowerment.”
Cllr. Harris said, when citizens understand the law, they understand their rights, adding: “A young person can learn what protections the constitution affords them; a woman can learn the redress available to her; a community can learn the human rights standards their leaders are bound to uphold.”
She said, knowing one’s rights is the first step to defend them, and to know the law, is the first step to justice.
Cllr. Harris explained how the AI tool, CJ Lewis was primarily created for citizens to know their rights, and to know which steps to take.
She said, the technology will strengthen the rule of law, deepen human rights literacy, and equip the youth, and probably the next generation of lawyers, advocates, and active citizens that will build a fairer Liberia.
Cllr. Harris extended gratitude on behalf of Liblaw to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for their partnership, encouragement, and support in the development of the AI tool “CJ Lewis.”
She recalled how OHCHR was instrumental in bringing Liblaw’s vision to life when they championed public access to legal information, to support Liberian law students, and to ensure that human rights stand at the very heart of the platform.
“OHCHR’s belief in the power of accessible law to protect the vulnerable, and advance justice has inspired us, and we are honored to walk this road together.”
