General Legal Council

No Exams Before Law License Renewal – GCL Debunks Reports
09 May

No Exams Before Law License Renewal – GCL Debunks Reports

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The General Legal Council has debunked reports that lawyers will soon be required to write examinations as part of requirements for renewal of their licenses. In a statement dated May 8, 2023, the Council cited previous reports on some media platforms following a speech given by the Chief Justice at the enrolment ceremony of the 196 Lawyers called to the Bar on Friday, May 5, 2023. Quoting a portion of the speech; “Lawyers in the country will soon be mandated to complete a minimum of a 12-hour professional development programme in a year before the renewal of their license. This…
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Ghanaian YouTuber’s Call To The Bar On Hold For ‘Lack Of Good Character’
10 Nov

Ghanaian YouTuber’s Call To The Bar On Hold For ‘Lack Of Good Character’

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Ghanaian YouTuber, Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor will not be called to the Ghana Bar on Friday when her colleagues formally join the profession. This is despite her successful completion of the professional law program that saw her pass her exams and scale the interview session as well. She was due to be called on Friday but received a letter from the Secretary to the General Legal Council informing her of the decision. A complaint is said to have been received from a “concerned citizen” alleging that she ‘lacks good character.’ A video recording of her YouTube content…
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