From KNUST to top of the bar: How Akosua Achiaa Sarpong became Ghana School of Law's best graduate
The 2026 Best Graduating Law Student reveals her journey, unexpected triumph, and why she chose the legal profession over science.
Ghana needs more lawyers, not fewer — here's why the social media backlash misses the mark
Annual calls to the Bar trigger predictable outcry about lawyer oversupply, but Ghana's legal challenges suggest the opposite is true.
Ghana's Legal Boom: Are We Training Lawyers Faster Than Courts Can Hire Judges?
Record 1,568 lawyers called to Ghana's bar in 2024 reignites debate over whether the nation is oversupplying legal professionals while underfunding the judiciary.
First Year at the Ghanaian Bar: Hard-won lessons from courts and corridors
A newly-called Ghanaian lawyer reflects on twelve months in the Court of Appeal, High Court and Circuit Court—and what the rulebooks never teach.
1,568 Lawyers Called to Bar in Ghana; Media Personalities and Politicians Among New Practitioners
Over 1,500 legal practitioners have been formally admitted to Ghana's Bar, including prominent media figures and government officials.
Ghana's Chief of Staff warns lawyer groups against partisan politics as Bar Association tensions resurface
Ghana's Chief of Staff cautions legal professional bodies against becoming tools of political competition, amid ongoing tensions between rival lawyer organisations.
From Courtroom to Influence: How Young Female Lawyers Like Savita Dadzie Are Reshaping Ghana's Legal Landscape
A new generation of Ghanaian women lawyers is leveraging social media and personal branding to redefine professional visibility and inspire younger women in law.
Justice Ministry calls on Ghana Bar Association to guard independence from political interference
Deputy Attorney-General urges Bar Association to prioritise public interest over political pressures and maintain institutional autonomy.
GBA Escalates Legal Vacation Row: Calls on CJ to Enforce Court Recess Rules
Ghana's bar association demands Chief Justice intervene to ensure judges follow established legal vacation protocols amid ongoing dispute.
Deputy AG Dismisses Fatigue Excuse: Courts Remain Open During Legal Vacation, Adjournments Available
Ghana's Deputy Attorney-General rebuts claims that legal vacation exempts lawyers from court appearances, affirming adjournment procedures exist.
Chief Justice Administers Oath to 133 New Notaries Public, Emphasises Integrity Standards
Ghana's Chief Justice has sworn in 133 newly qualified notaries public, including John Quayson, in a ceremony that underscored the critical role these legal professionals play in the nation's justice system.