LAWYER NANA ONWONA ASUAKO KWAPONG EXPLAINS REQUIREMENTS FOR CALL TO THE BAR

Lawyer Nana Onwona Asuako Kwapong has explained the requirements for admission to the Ghanaian Bar, emphasising that studying law and completing the required courses do not automatically qualify a person to practice as a lawyer. Speaking in an interview with Journalist Nhyiraba Kwabena Asirifi, Lawyer Nana Onwona Asuako Kwapong discussed the professional requirements candidates must satisfy before they are formally called to the Bar. He explained that prospective lawyers must complete the prescribed legal education and professional training, undergo the applicable assessments, and satisfy the relevant admission requirements. The discussion also touched on the study of various areas of law, including constitutional law, criminal law, and case law. Lawyer Kwapong emphasized that candidates must successfully complete the required processes before they can be admitted to the legal profession. He noted that not everyone who studies law automatically qualifies to practice, highlighting the importance of meeting the professional standards for admission to the Bar.