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Ghanaian elected President of Middle Temple’s Young Barristers Association
Silas Boateng secured the position after a vote held on 7 April 2026, with the result later announced on 20 April.
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Results for "First woman called to bar"
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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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GBA adopts 10-point resolution at 2026 Ada Conference
The resolution, adopted at the Association’s 2026 Annual Conference in Ada, also contains commitments on lawyers’ welfare, professional ethics, illegal mining and public service.
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844 new lawyers called to the Ghana Bar
Originally, 846 applicants were presented and were supposed to be called as new lawyers however two persons were denied the Call in the course of the program when it was realized that they had violated the Rules of Robing.
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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.
Richard Osei Boateng
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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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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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Stonebwoy billed to perform for lawyers at Ho
The 2022 Bar Conference, which is scheduled to be held at Ho, will be on the theme; ‘Ghana’s Democracy under the 4th Republic: Gains, Challenges and prospects”
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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black woman to sit on US Supreme Court
Until now, the US Supreme Court has only ever had two black justices in its history - both have been men. But Ketanji Brown Jackon's victory is significant for more than just one reason.
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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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GBA refutes claims of snub, confirms Mahama as Guest of Honour for 2025 Conference
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Association confirmed that President Mahama had not only been invited but had also formally accepted to attend the gathering in Wa, Upper West Region, where he will serve as Guest of Honour.
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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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GBA moves forward to hold 28th Annual Conference
The conference promises to be informative and pragmatically innovative
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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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Roads Minister petitions CID to investigate fraud allegations against Captain Smart
A news report published by GhanaWeb indicates that the attention of the Minister was drawn to the issue when a woman called into the Seat program on Accra-based Net 2 to make her complaints.
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“Find a study method that works for you” – Newly called lawyer, award winner to law students
In an interview with Dennislaw News after his recognition, the award winner explained that although hard work is essential to academic success, students must identify learning approaches that help them understand and retain what they study.
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SONA 2024: Full Speech by President Akufo Addo
The address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, was delivered by the President in the Chamber of Parliament on Tuesday, 27th February, 2024
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Abetment of suicide: India Court acquits woman accused of slapping husband, asking him to die anywhere
Father of the deceased had lodged a First Information Report (FIR) alleging that after some time of the marriage, the accused wife started fighting with the deceased husband, which led him to commit suicide.
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Women Judges, Lawyers and Academics on International Women’s Day and a career in Law
As the world celebrates women today, a number of judges, lawyers, and academics share their career journey and what today’s celebration means to them.
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Meet Akosua Achiaa Sarpong: The 2026 star of the Call to the Bar
Akosua also received the Best Student in Civil Procedure award, securing two honours at the ceremony, which saw 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar.
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