Legal Education Bill Ends Law School Monopoly, Expands Access – Ansa-Asare

Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has praised the passage of the Legal Education Bill, 2025, describing it as a transformative move that will widen access to legal education across Ghana.

The legislation, recently approved by Parliament, introduces significant reforms aimed at restructuring the country’s legal training system. Central to the changes is the creation of a Council for Legal Education and Training, which will oversee regulation and ensure uniform academic standards across institutions.

One of the most notable provisions removes the long-standing monopoly held by the Ghana School of Law by allowing accredited universities to provide professional legal training.

Under the new system, approved institutions will run a Law Practice Training Course designed to prepare students for the National Bar Examination.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on March 26, Ansa-Asare emphasized that the reforms represent a breakthrough for many qualified individuals who were previously denied the opportunity to pursue legal training.

“Previously, the Ghana School of Law was the sole institution responsible for training lawyers. With this change, that exclusivity has been removed, opening doors for more people,” he explained.

He welcomed the development, noting that the previous structure created intense competition and limited access for prospective students.

“For years, many applicants struggled to gain admission, with large numbers competing for very limited spaces,” he added.

Ansa-Asare also pointed out that the reforms could improve fairness and transparency in admissions while creating more opportunities for aspiring lawyers nationwide.