Scrapping Ghana School of Law Would Be a Costly Error – Ansa-Asare Warns

Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has strongly opposed suggestions to abolish the institution following the passage of the Legal Education Bill, cautioning that such a decision would be deeply regrettable.

The newly enacted law introduces reforms that permit accredited universities to provide professional legal education and training—sparking debate over the future relevance of the Ghana School of Law.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on March 26, Ansa-Asare underscored the institution’s historical importance, describing it as a symbol of national pride and a foundational pillar of Ghana’s legal system.

He noted that the school has played a critical role in training generations of lawyers in Ghana and has also contributed significantly to the development of the legal profession across the wider region.

“For decades, the Ghana School of Law has been a source of pride. It was the first institution in Sub-Saharan Africa dedicated to professional legal training, and that legacy must be preserved,” he stated.

Ansa-Asare maintained that eliminating the institution would undermine a key part of Ghana’s legal heritage.

“It should never be abolished. Doing so would be a serious and unfortunate mistake,” he emphasized.

He further clarified that although the school’s monopoly on legal training has been removed under the new reforms, its core mandate remains unchanged.

“The Ghana School of Law will continue to serve as a centre for professional legal training. What has changed is not its role, but the exclusivity it once held,” he explained.