Kumasi: Central University has launched a Pre-Bar Course to expand access to legal education under Ghana's Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170). The launch, held at the University's Kumasi Campus at Ayigya, marked a significant milestone in efforts to provide alternative pathways for prospective lawyers under the reformed framework.
According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Kenneth Agyeman Attafuah, Dean of the Central Law School, stated that the 'Central Pathway to Becoming a Lawyer' was designed as an accessible, rigorous, and practice-oriented program to meet the requirements of the new regime. He emphasized the University's commitment to producing competent legal professionals through innovative teaching, practical training, and academic excellence in line with the Act.
Professor Attafuah further noted that the introduction of the Pre-Bar Course reflected the University's determination to contribute to the transformation of legal education in Ghana while creating broader opportunities for aspiring lawyers. Prof. Kwasi Dartey-Baah, Vice-Chancellor of Central University, expressed the institution's readiness to support the implementation of the new framework.
Prof. Dartey-Baah highlighted the University's investment in the human and institutional capacity required to deliver quality legal education and equip students with the knowledge, skills, and professional values expected of lawyers in contemporary society. He expressed confidence that the program would become a model for legal training under the country's evolving system.
The University articulated that the Pre-Bar Course formed part of its broader vision to expand access to legal education, promote professional excellence, and contribute to the development of a highly skilled legal workforce for Ghana. Otumfuo Anantahene, Baffour Agyei Twitwiakwa II, Senior Partner of Moomin and Botta Solicitors, commended the University for the initiative and encouraged prospective students to take advantage of opportunities created by the reforms.
The launch featured an interactive session during which students and applicants engaged with the University's leadership on the opportunities and implications of the Legal Education Act, 2026, and sought clarification on the structure and objectives of the Pre-Bar program. The event was attended by Mrs. Lily Nutakor, Registrar of Central University; Mrs. Ruth Afful, Director of Academic and Student Services; Dr. Doris Yalley, Director of the Kumasi Campus; faculty members, staff, students, and other distinguished guests.