Parliament has approved the Legal Education Bill, 2025, introducing major reforms to Ghana’s legal education system.
The legislation establishes a Council for Legal Education and Training to oversee regulation, accreditation, and curriculum standards across institutions.
A key reform under the new law shifts professional legal training from the Ghana School of Law to accredited universities. These institutions will offer a Law Practice Training Course to prepare candidates for a National Bar Examination.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga said the Bill delivers on the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s promise to expand access and ensure fairness in legal education.
However, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticised the government, arguing that while the reform is commendable, other campaign promises remain unfulfilled.
He noted that although the Bill had bipartisan support, the government must demonstrate equal commitment to other key pledges.
The passage of the Bill is expected to widen access to legal training and streamline the path to qualification for prospective lawyers in Ghana.
