The Central Law School of Central University hosted a high-level colloquium on legal education reform on Thursday, 11 June 2026, at the Christ Temple Campus, Abossey Okai, Accra. The event brought together legal practitioners, academics, policymakers, students, and key stakeholders to deliberate on the implementation of the Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170), institutional reforms, accreditation processes, and the future of legal training in Ghana.
The colloquium, themed “Legal Education Reform in Ghana: Implementing the Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170): Institutional Readiness, Accreditation and the Future of Legal Training,” provided a platform for critical discussions on strengthening legal education and preparing future lawyers to meet the evolving demands of the legal profession.
Delivering the keynote address, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, underscored the importance of training lawyers who exemplify competence, integrity, professionalism, and credibility. He noted that the reforms introduced under the Legal Education Act are intended to expand opportunities for legal education while preserving the high academic and professional standards required of the legal profession.
In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Central University, Professor Samuel Kwasi Dartey-Baah, emphasized the need for a modern, innovative, and forward-looking legal education system capable of equipping future lawyers to navigate an increasingly complex and technology-driven global environment. He stressed that legal education must be anchored on strong institutions, quality faculty, adequate infrastructure, intellectual rigour, African values, and an unwavering commitment to justice and service.
The colloquium featured insightful discussions on expanding access to legal education, enhancing quality assurance mechanisms, promoting research and scholarship, and aligning legal education in Ghana with international best practices. Participants also examined accreditation frameworks, institutional governance, and innovative approaches to legal training as Ghana seeks to position itself as a leading centre for legal education and legal scholarship in Africa.
Chairing the event, Mr. Kwaku Ansa-Asare, Founder of MountCrest University College, commended Central University for spearheading the initiative and highlighted the importance of collaboration among legal education stakeholders in advancing excellence in legal training and professional development.
The event attracted distinguished speakers and participants from sister law faculties and institutions, including the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Pentecost University, and the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). Their participation reflected a shared commitment to strengthening legal education in Ghana through collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of ideas.
Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah, Dean of the Central University Law School and host of the colloquium, reaffirmed the School’s commitment to contributing to national conversations on legal education reform and supporting the development of a legal profession equipped to address the needs of a rapidly changing society.
The colloquium marks a significant milestone in fostering collaboration among legal education institutions and advancing a shared vision for excellence, innovation, and relevance in legal education in Ghana. Through initiatives such as this, Central University continues to demonstrate its commitment to shaping the future of legal education and contributing meaningfully to national development.