The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has allocated 1.1 acres of land to the Ghana School of Law to establish a permanent campus in Kumasi.
This significant milestone will place the new campus near the court complex in the central business district, aligning with the institution’s policy of locating campuses close to judicial centers to facilitate practical legal training for students. The allocation also marks the School’s transition from being a tenant at KNUST to having a dedicated learning facility.
Expressing gratitude for the gesture, the Director of the Ghana School of Law, Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, highlighted the importance of the land donation.
“Only last week, I received a document confirming Otumfuo’s donation of 1.1 acres of land, situated in a prime area just a short walk from the court complex. This aligns perfectly with our vision to establish campuses near major courts. At the appropriate time, we will send a delegation to express our appreciation to Otumfuo for enabling our Kumasi campus to secure a permanent home, independent of KNUST,” he stated.
Justice Oppong made these remarks during the induction ceremony for 222 students admitted into the Professional Law Course for the 2024/2025 academic year. The induction marks the formal matriculation of students who have met the admission requirements and successfully passed the entrance examination, which saw participation from nearly 5,000 candidates.
These inductees are part of the over 1,400 newly admitted students at the Ghana School of Law. They were urged to uphold academic excellence and abide by the institution’s regulations to progress in their legal training.
Dr. Chris Adomako Kwakye, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law, emphasized the importance of ethics in the legal profession.
“Ethical conduct is fundamental in legal education and practice. Lawyers operate within a community of clients, colleagues, opponents, judicial officers, and the public. The legal profession’s ethics guide members in maintaining integrity, and these principles remain in force to uphold professional standards,” he noted.
Meanwhile, Kwame Owusu Sekyere, President of the Ashanti Region Bar Association, encouraged the students to distinguish themselves through their conduct.
“Your training has just begun, and your behavior will be closely observed. As future lawyers, you must demonstrate credibility and professionalism in your interactions, as this will define your standing in the legal fraternity,” he advised.
With this new development, the Ghana School of Law’s Kumasi campus is set to strengthen legal education in the Ashanti Region, providing students with enhanced access to judicial resources and fostering excellence in legal training.
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