Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has outlined the sweeping reforms proposed in the Legal Education Bill, 2025, which seeks to transform the nation’s legal training landscape.
If passed, the legislation will empower accredited universities to take over professional legal education from the Ghana School of Law, a move Dr. Ayine says will break down barriers and widen opportunities for aspiring lawyers.
Speaking during a parliamentary debate on the bill, Dr. Ayine explained that the long-standing entrance examination for professional law training would be abolished and replaced with a new National Bar Examination. The change, he noted, is intended to create a more equitable and accessible pathway for qualified law graduates seeking entry into the profession.
Dr. Ayine assured lawmakers that the reforms would uphold rigorous standards, emphasizing the introduction of a strict accreditation and monitoring regime for institutions wishing to train law graduates for the Bar. Only universities meeting clearly defined criteria would be permitted to offer professional legal training, ensuring that quality is not compromised.
He stressed that the new system will not only eliminate bottlenecks but also prevent unregulated schools from producing inadequately prepared candidates. The accreditation process, he said, will guarantee that all graduates from approved universities receive education that meets or exceeds the standards required to pass the National Bar Examination and thrive as legal professionals.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
