222 students inducted into Kumasi Campus of Ghana School of Law

This followed a similar ceremony held on January 17 for students in Accra at the Makola main campus, where a total of 1212 were inducted.

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A total of 222 students were inducted into the two-year professional law program of the Ghana School of Law campus at a ceremony held at the Kumasi campus over the weekend.

This followed a similar ceremony held on January 17 for students in Accra at the Makola main campus, where a total of 1212 were inducted.

Addressing the Kumasi inductees, Dr. Chris Adomako Kwakye, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), emphasized this during the induction ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year at the Ghana School of Law, Kumasi Campus.

He underscored the importance of ethical conduct in legal practice, urging aspiring lawyers to reflect deeply on their values, career aspirations, and the responsibilities that come with the profession.

Dr. Kwakye further noted that a lawyer's commitment to excellence should be intertwined with virtues such as prudence and sound judgment. He warned that ethical breaches not only have severe consequences for individual lawyers but also erode trust in the legal profession as a whole.

For legal practitioners, he explained, violations of ethical standards could result in disciplinary actions from licensing authorities, which might include reprimands, suspensions, or even disbarment.

From the client’s perspective, unethical behavior could lead to diminished confidence in the legal system, causing them to generalize negative experiences to the entire profession. "Clients who lose trust in their legal representatives may suffer stress or anxiety and, in some cases, avoid seeking legal assistance altogether," he added.

Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, Director of the Ghana School of Law, also addressed the inductees, emphasizing that lawyers are held to exceptionally high ethical and professional standards. He encouraged students to fully embrace the principles of law, ethics, and institutional policies throughout their training.

He particularly highlighted the importance of internships, reassuring students that while they may initially feel like a burden, they offer invaluable hands-on experience. "Internships are not just an academic requirement; they significantly enhance practical understanding and complement classroom learning. They are never a waste of time," he remarked.

His Lordship, Justice William Osei Kufuor of the Kumasi High Court, administered the oath to the new students, officially welcoming them into the rigorous world of legal training.