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We need about 200 lawyers – Legal Aid Commission
The Commission says the call for more lawyers is necessary because of new districts that require the services of lawyers.
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Protecting Privilege Communication on phone by lawyers
Attorney-client privilege is a big deal. Lawyers, judges and other legal practitioners must be eager to protect this mammoth show of trust.
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Manasseh Azure Awuni : A Noble Profession,Ignoble Association
And when democracy dies, the rule of law dies. And what’s the essence of lawyers when there is no rule of law?
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Others
Are Lawyers Liars? Disabusing the Misconception
Many laypeople express frustration when they see lawyers defending individuals accused of committing crimes. They often wonder why a lawyer would go to great lengths to secure the freedom of someone who, in their eyes, has committed an egre...
Richard Osei Boateng
Tech
Junior lawyers will be ‘Significantly Replaced’ by AI & Tech Experts, says Paul Weiss Chair
Speaking about the firm’s record-breaking financial performance, Karp predicted that law firms will increasingly rely on AI-driven technology, reducing the need for traditional entry-level legal roles.
Lawyer Monthly
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Are Lawyers in Ghana Buried Head Down When They Die? Debunking the Myth
The notion that lawyers are buried head down in Ghana likely stems from a combination of folklore, societal perceptions, and symbolic interpretations.
Richard Osei Boateng
Business
Demand Tax Clearance Certificates before renewing members’ licenses – GRA to Professional bodies
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) wants the Governing Councils of Professional Bodies to demand Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) from their members before the renewal of their licenses.
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Courts
Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s lawyers demand return of cash, phones and passport after EOCO release
In a letter dated July 9, 2026, addressed to the Attorney-General and EOCO, the lawyers said the continued retention of the items was unlawful.
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MPOBB condemns recent arrest of its lawyers
In a public statement dated 8 May 2026, the firm said Mr. Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, a Senior Partner, and Ms. Sophia Kokor, a Junior Partner, were arrested after they visited the Bureau of National Investigations, BNI, offices at Kawukudi...
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What makes a good lawyer? – Ntrakwah(Esq) counsels potential practitioners
“You are all aware that the number of lawyers called each year to the Bar is on the ascendancy so this means that as lawyers, or potential lawyers, you must set yourselves apart.”
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Europe
Ukraine Bar Association opens to foreign members
By paying an annual €200 (£171) fee, the association says UK lawyers, and others, can apply to become international participants.
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Over 80% of Lawyers' applications fail at the Supreme Court – Justice Amegatcher
Over 80% of lawyers applications fail at the Supreme Court – Justice Amegatcher
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Stop using the media to disparage ‘senior figures’ – Dame to lawyers
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has chided lawyers in the country who use social and traditional media to run down “senior figures”.
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Courts
Legal vacation does not bar sitting judges from hearing cases
Speaking at the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates Congress of the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana in Sunyani, the Chief Justice said lawyers remain bound by their professional duties to their clients and the court.
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Lawyer stress management: Essential tips for 2025
In fact, 38% of lawyers work extended hours, and one in four report insufficient breaks throughout the day. These factors contribute to poor mental health and, in extreme cases, thoughts of suicide.
Lawyer Monthly
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Desist from acts that destroy the nation-CJ admonishes fresh lawyers
Addressing the enrolment ceremony for 777 new lawyers at the Accra International Conference Centre, she encouraged them to apply their legal knowledge to drive social progress and contribute positively to their communities.
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Common legal situations that require professional advice
From legal family battles to criminal charges, the skills and experience of a lawyer make for an essential guide
Lawyer Monthly
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The importance of hiring lawyers to review contracts: protecting your interests
The language and intricacy of contracts, though, can be intimidating, and if you don’t fully comprehend them, you run the danger of unwittingly exposing yourself to serious hazards.
Lawyer Monthly
Africa
Nigeria: Body of Benchers warns National Assembly against Law School proliferation
BOB Chairman, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), gave the caution while admitting 4,711 new lawyers at the Call to Bar ceremony yesterday in Abuja.
The Nigeria Lawyer
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Ayine’s opinion does not violate any rule or Professional conduct rules for lawyers-NDC to CJ
In a petition dated May 25, 2021, Dr.Ayine was referred to the General Legal Council, by Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, acting as a Complainant, for the comments made at the roundtable discussion, which he found “disparaging… and unaccept...
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