The Chief Justice of Ghana, Sophia Akuffo, says the existing systems and structures for the training of lawyers in the country will not be compromised although there is public concern for a change.
Speaking at the passing out ceremony for 305 new lawyers in Accra on Friday, Justice Akuffo noted that the current system that many deem as strict and unfair, is meant to ensure that lawyers, who are trained in the country meet global standards and become employable anywhere.
“The General Legal Council (GLC) continues in its quest to assure the people of this great Republic excellence in professional legal education and production of quality lawyers that they so well and dearly deserve.
“The position of the General Legal Council (GLC) remains that admission to the Ghana School of Law for professional legal education requires that successful candidates obtain a minimum rank of 50% in an entrance exam administered by the Independent Examination Committee.”
The Chief Justice commended current legal education system and revealed that plans have been put in place to ensure that a larger campus was constructed outside Accra to contain the increasing number of law students.
She, however, cautioned that the GLC will continue to uphold its commitment to quality in the event of expansion of infrastructure.
Out of 1,000 prospective students of the Ghana School of Law, only about seven (7) percent passed the entrance exams, raising public concerns about the strict nature of the system put in place to admit students.
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