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1092 new lawyers called to the Ghana Bar
This number represents the highest in the history of the Call in Ghana, overtaking last year's figure of 844.
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Results for "2026 Call to the Bar"
2104 results.
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Greater Accra Bar Association appeals for funds in support of Volta flood victims
It notes that this is in aid of a clarion call from its National Office and encouragement from well-meaning members
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2022 Call to the Bar : Miss Sabina Sabia Larribah Bolsong(Esq) is Mensah-Sarbah Prize winner
Sabina has a degree in Economics and Entrepreneurship Development from the University of Development Studies where she graduated in 2014.
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Reform Legal Education in Ghana-2 Minority MPs submit Bill
“It is not too late to admit them because they have passed,”
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Ghana School of Law Opens 2026 Post-Call Admissions
The one-year programme is expected to commence in October 2026 and conclude after the end-of-year examinations in June or July 2027. Successful candidates will subsequently be enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana.
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Ghanaian courts to get speech-to-text technology for local language translation – Chief Justice
According to the Chief Justice, the new system is expected to process spoken local languages, including Ga, and produce English translations without relying solely on the interpreter's spoken version.
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Lawyer caught having sex during Zoom court hearing
A lawyer was caught having sex during a Zoom court hearing last week after leaving his computer camera on.
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Ousted GCTU VC sues over alleged 'unlawful dismissal'
The writ, filed on 4 March 2026 (Suit No. GT/0487/2026), names GCTU, the council chair Ing. Divine Kpetigo, acting Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebenezer Malcalm, and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) as defendants.
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GBA reviewing Tribunals Act for constitutional compliance
The Association’s Legal Committee, chaired by private legal practitioner Ace Anan Ankomah, is carrying out the review. GBA President Efua Ghartey said this at the Association’s conference, adding that the Bar would announce its considered p...
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Ghanaian Lawyer Nania Owusu-Ankomah Appointed Vice President of LCIA
Nania, who previously served as a Court Member of the LCIA, has been recognised for her outstanding dedication, leadership, and significant contribution to the institution and the wider international arbitration community.
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Ghana’s Legal Education Reform: Understanding the Shift from Makola Law
This write-up is not intended as a criticism of either system. Its purpose is simply to help readers understand the differences between the current Makola system and the new reform model, and to appreciate what changes may lie ahead.
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Thaddeus Sory questions fairness in Bar admissions, calls for national exam
In an interview on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr Sory said it is difficult to understand how certain individuals are being called to the Bar when their professional commitments make regular attendance at the Ghana School of Law almost impossible.
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4,437 new lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar
Of this number, 4,429 were candidates who successfully passed the June 2025 Bar Final Examinations, while an additional eight lawyers were drawn from previous sessions.
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Why Dafeamekpor, 2 others have dragged the Ghana Bar Association to Supreme Court
The plaintiffs contend that the “Ghana Bar Association” mentioned in the Constitution is not synonymous with the current GBA, which they describe as merely a “voluntary association of lawyers registered under private law.”
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GBA President condemns ruling of judge in Abronye case
Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Bar Conference at Wa, Madam Efua Ghartey noted that such actions have the propensity of eroding the gains of Ghana's Justice system.
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Schedule of activities for Ghana Bar Conference 2025
About 1,265 lawyers are expected to join the conference, both virtually and in person.
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Gov’t to introduce National Bar Exam to replace Ghana School of Law admission structure
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, July 28, 2025, Dr. Ayine outlined key provisions in a new legal education bill expected to go before Cabinet in August.
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5,725 new lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar at a 3-day ceremony
This unprecedented number marks the largest single batch of legal practitioners to be called to the Nigerian Bar in the country’s history.
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Manila University ordered to shut down Law College over 'dismal' bar exam performance
According to a public announcement made on Monday, the closure will take effect starting the 2024–2025 academic year.
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Burial mass of Mr. Felix Ntrakwah scheduled for February 20
Specifically, his burial mass will take place on Thursday, February 22, at the Christ the King Catholic Church, Cantonment, at exactly 7:30 am, where there will be a filing pass, moot court, and reading of tributes as well as Mass.
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