The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Asamoah Biadoo, has stated that the Legal Education Reform Act will allow accredited universities and institutions in Ghana to offer professional law programmes, a responsibility that had for decades been reserved exclusively for the Ghana School of Law.
According to the lawmaker, the reform is intended to improve standards within Ghana’s legal education system while ensuring that only qualified individuals are called to the Bar. He emphasized that the government’s objective is not to restrict access to legal education, but to protect the integrity and credibility of the legal profession.
In an interview with Kwamina Sam Biney on Bryt FM’s morning show dubbed Adekyee Mu Nsem, Mr. Biadoo acknowledged concerns raised by critics, particularly regarding limited admissions to the Ghana School of Law.
However, he explained that government is addressing those concerns through ongoing reforms and stakeholder consultations. He added that plans are underway to expand infrastructure and create more opportunities for law graduates to pursue professional legal training.
Mr. Biadoo further appealed to the public to support the reforms, stressing that a strong legal education framework is essential for upholding justice and strengthening the rule of law in the country.
The Legal Education Reform Bill has sparked widespread debate in recent years, with some stakeholders calling for increased transparency and accessibility, while others insist on preserving high professional standards within the legal profession.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has defended the introduction of the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, following his assent to the legislation.
According to the President, the new law will expand opportunities for legal education in Ghana and improve access to professional legal training.
The Act is expected to end the 66-year monopoly of the Ghana School of Law by allowing accredited universities and institutions to offer professional law courses across the country.
The reform is widely expected to broaden access to legal education while encouraging greater institutional participation in professional law training.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Mensah Moses
