The Central University Law School has organized a colloquium on legal education reform aimed at discussing the implementation of the Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170), institutional reforms, accreditation processes, and the future of legal training in Ghana.

The event brought together legal practitioners, academics, policymakers, and students to examine strategies for strengthening legal education and ensuring that future lawyers are adequately prepared to meet the evolving demands of the profession.

Speaking at the colloquium, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie emphasized the need to train lawyers who embody credibility, competence, integrity, and professionalism. 

He noted that the reforms introduced under the Legal Education Act are intended to expand opportunities for legal education, enhance the quality of training, promote research and scholarship, and align Ghana's legal education system with international standards.

The Chief Justice further highlighted the government's commitment to improving access to legal education while maintaining rigorous academic and professional standards. 

He stressed that the reforms will help develop a new generation of legal professionals capable of contributing meaningfully to national development, the administration of justice, and the rule of law.


The Vice Chancellor for Central University, Professor Samuel Kwasi Dartey Baah has underscored the need for a modern and forward-looking legal education system that equips future lawyers to navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex and technology-driven world.

Professor Samuel Kwasi Dartey Baah highlighted the implementation of the Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170), institutional reforms, accreditation, and the future of legal training in Ghana.

He noted that legal education must be grounded in strong institutions, quality faculty, adequate infrastructure, intellectual rigor, African values, and a humanitarian mission that protects the integrity of the legal profession and the justice system.

The colloquium also provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss accreditation frameworks, institutional governance, and innovative approaches to legal training as Ghana seeks to position itself as a leading center for legal education and scholarship in Africa.

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