About
Council for Legal Education and Training
Established by the Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170), assented to by the President on 11 May 2026. Ghana's statutory authority for the regulation of legal education.
The object of the Council
The object of the Council is to regulate legal education in the country to ensure the promotion and maintenance of the highest possible standards in legal education.
The Council for Legal Education and Training is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of legal education in Ghana. It was established by the Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170) as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, and it carries out its functions in the public interest.
The Council's remit runs the length of the pathway to the Bar: it accredits the institutions that teach law, approves the curriculum they use, supervises the professional and practical training of those seeking admission to practise, administers the National Bar Examination, and issues the Qualifying Certificate that opens the way to enrolment on the Roll of Lawyers.
Its work is carried out by ten directorates and overseen by a multi-stakeholder Board drawn from the Judiciary, the Bar, the academy, and government. Its decisions are recorded and published so that the public can rely on a single authoritative source.
Functions of the Council
Section 3 of the Act sets out what the Council is empowered to do.
- Accredit institutions to provide professional legal education and training.
- Set standards for accreditation with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
- Supervise accredited institutions for continued compliance.
- Supervise the professional and practical training of aspiring legal professionals.
- Make provision for courses of study and practical instruction.
- Advise the Minister on national standards and norms.
- Evaluate courses of study for the recognition of legal qualifications.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with local and international bodies.
- Represent the Council in national, regional, and international fora.
Act 1170 · s.3
Bodies established under the Act
Three bodies operate within or alongside the Council to deliver its mandate.
Ghana School of Law
Established as a directorate of the Council under section 77. The School administers the Post-Call Law Course, offers courses preparing candidates for the National Bar Examination, and develops specialised programmes aligned with contemporary legal practice.
Act 1170 · s.77-78
National Bar Examination Committee
Established under section 65 to conduct and administer the National Bar Examination, the final assessment before enrolment on the Roll of Lawyers.
Act 1170 · s.65-68
Legal Education Appeals Tribunal
Constituted under section 79 on an ad hoc basis to hear appeals against decisions of the Council on accreditation licences. Further appeal lies to the High Court on a point of law.
Act 1170 · s.79-86
Directorates
The Council's work is carried out by ten directorates, each led by a professional head.
Ghana School of Law
Professor Raymond Atuguba
The flagship professional legal education directorate, delivering law practice training, post-call programmes, specialised legal education, and student support.
Curriculum Delivery and Testing
Ms. Marian Atta-Boahene
Leads curriculum design, teaching methodology, assessment architecture, and the continuous improvement of legal education and professional testing programmes.
Accreditation, Quality Assurance and Inspectorate
Mr. Kwame Awadzi
Regulates and evaluates legal education institutions and programmes through accreditation, inspection, quality benchmarks, and institutional review.
Learning, Research and Knowledge Services
Mrs. Janet Odetsi-Twum
Manages the Council's legal information, research resources, digital learning materials, archives, and knowledge systems.
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Ms. Lorraine Ocloo
Leads the Council's technology, data, cybersecurity, digital platforms, analytics, and innovation agenda.
Corporate Communications and Partnerships
Ms. Francisca Kakra Forson
Manages public communications, media engagement, stakeholder relations, institutional brand, and strategic partnerships. This website is published by this directorate.
People, Talent and Culture
Mrs. Louisa Condoberry-Asamoah
Supports the Council's workforce through recruitment, staff development, performance management, employee relations, and organisational culture.
Finance and Resource Mobilisation
Mr. Yusif Osman
Manages financial planning, budgeting, procurement, contracts, revenue administration, and resource mobilisation.
Safety, Facilities and Logistics
Mr. Enyo Tawiah
Oversees physical infrastructure, campus operations, safety, security, transport, and logistical support services.
Compliance and Assurance
Mr. Leo Arthur Yarkwah
Supports institutional compliance, risk management, ethics, integrity, policy assurance, and audit coordination.
See the leadership of the Council and the units within each directorate
Check an institution before you apply
The public register shows the accreditation status of every institution known to the Council. A qualification from an unaccredited institution may not be recognised for the National Bar Examination.