Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kweku Ansa-Asare, has welcomed the passage of the Legal Education Bill, 2025, describing it as a major milestone in widening access to legal education in Ghana.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Ansa-Asare said the reform represents a breakthrough for many qualified individuals who previously struggled to access professional legal training.
“Up until now, the only institution with the statutory responsibility for training lawyers was the Ghana School of Law. Now that monopoly has been removed, access to legal education has been broadened. The Attorney-General, Dr. Ayine, has stood his ground to ensure the passage of the bill, and this is good news,” he said.
He noted that the previous arrangement created intense competition for limited spaces, making it difficult for many aspiring lawyers to advance.
“I’m happy the monopoly has been removed. For many years, people had to struggle just to gain admission, with many clamouring at the doors of the law school. Some who wrote and passed the entrance exams didn’t get admission, while others who didn’t even sit for the exams sailed through because they paid money. Those involved in marking the exams should be ashamed if they weren’t brave enough to present the results fairly. People cannot simply show up for exams and expect top grades,” he added.
Mr. Ansa-Asare further noted that the reforms could improve fairness and transparency in admissions while opening more opportunities for Ghanaians seeking entry into the legal profession.
The legislation, approved by Parliament on Thursday, March 26, 2026, introduces far-reaching changes to the country’s legal training system. It provides for the establishment of a Council for Legal Education and Training to oversee regulation and ensure uniform standards across institutions.
A major shift under the new law is the decentralisation of professional legal training. Responsibility for training prospective lawyers will no longer rest solely with the Ghana School of Law, as accredited universities are now authorised to run Law Practice Training Courses to prepare candidates for the National Bar Examination.
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