By: Kekeli K. Blamey
The Rector of Mountcrest University College (MCU), Ms. Irene Ansa-Asare, has called for the immediate scrapping of the Ghana School of Law entrance examination.
She believes the current system hinders the development of well-rounded legal professionals by forcing law faculties to prioritize exam preparation over holistic education.
Ms. Ansa-Asare made this statement during MCU’s 7th congregation in Accra, where 86 students graduated with law degrees.
She emphasized that law faculties are losing focus on grooming ethically responsible graduates with strong foundations in good governance and social justice.
Instead of traditional teaching methods that rely on memorization, Ms. Ansa-Asare advocates for an educational approach that empowers students to become catalysts for national development.
“Ghana can no longer afford to have graduates that are not empowered to lead,” she stated.
Challenging the notion that Ghana has too many lawyers, Ms. Ansa-Asare argued that the country needs more lawyers and a more inclusive legal education system.
She highlighted the need for qualified professionals to fill crucial roles in the public sector, academia, and law practice management.
Professor Kabila Abass, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), commended MCU for its commitment to shaping future lawyers.
He encouraged graduates to use their knowledge and skills to make a difference and uphold fairness in society.
