CJ Baffoe-Bonnie Urges Law Students to Uphold Integrity and Discipline

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged law students to embrace integrity and discipline as the foundation of their professional lives.

Speaking at the 2025/2026 induction ceremony for Professional Law Course students at the Ghana School of Law, Kumasi Campus, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie emphasized that the legal profession demands courage, adherence to ethics, and a steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law.

He reminded students that the practice of law exists primarily to safeguard rights and enhance the delivery of justice.

Highlighting the need for focus and consistency, he advised the 376 inductees to avoid distractions and commit to continuous study.

He stressed that maintaining high professional standards remains central to Ghana’s legal system and noted that mechanisms such as re-tallying and remarking examination scripts would continue to ensure fairness.

The ceremony, held under the theme “Charting New Directions in Legal Education: Diverse Career Opportunities Emerging from Reforms,” also featured updates on reforms to the Call to the Bar processes.

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie announced that the former “Mini Call” would now be called the “Batch Call”, while the traditional “Main Call” would be known as the “October Call.” Candidates meeting all requirements can apply for either call without fear of stigma.

He further revealed that the General Legal Council is considering holding future Call to the Bar ceremonies in Kumasi, expanding access for students outside the capital.

Professor Raymond Atuguba, Acting Director of Legal Education, underscored that teaching and assessment would continue to prioritize transparency, structure, and discipline.

He stressed that fairness in legal education is a matter of justice, not generosity, and encouraged students to measure success through personal growth rather than comparison, avoiding shortcuts and striving to meet the expectations of their families and communities.