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Handcuffs (Epa) is a symbol of law and justice, slavery and captivity. Adolph Agbo in "Values of Adinkra Symbols" notes that handcuffs were introduced in Africa as a result of the slave trade and later became popular among chiefs in restraining offenders of the law. "The Symbol reminds offenders of the uncompromising nature of the law. It however discourages all forms of slavery"

Legal Education

The General Legal Council is mandated to provide overall oversight on the administration of Legal Education in Ghana and the professional training of Lawyers.

The Disciplinary Committee

This Committee performs the very important function of upholding standards of professional conduct of attorneys-at-law and enforcing discipline in the Legal Profession.

Is your Lawyer Licensed?

Only Lawyers who are Licensed by the Council are authorized to practice within the jurisdiction of Ghana and can be given audience at a court. For a list of Licensed Lawyers, find out from the Lawyers in Good Standing.

2019 Enrollment of New Lawyers

A group picture of the former Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Ms. Sophia A. B. Akuffo, the current Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice K. Anin-Yeboah, the members of the GLC and the newly enrolled lawyers.

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The Ghana School of Law was established in 1958, by Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and was the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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The Ghana Bar Association is a professional association of lawyers, including what used to be called solicitors and barristers but are now called legal practitioners & magistrates.
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The Judiciary is an independent arm of State created to resolve legal conflicts according to law, impartially and efficiently to all persons without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.
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Council Members
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