The Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North, Hon. Worlase Kpeli Esq., has thrown his weight behind the Legal Education Bill, describing it as a long overdue reform. Speaking in Parliament, Kpeli emphasised that the current legal education system is static and not serving Ghana’s needs.
“We have come to realise that the world has evolved beyond the static legal education that our common law fathers presented to us,” he said. Kpeli highlighted the low lawyer-to-client ratio and the public’s limited understanding of basic legal principles, attributing this to impediments in accessing legal education.
He stressed that education is about acquiring knowledge, not a business, and urged support for the Bill to improve Ghana’s legal landscape. “At least when the ratio of legal education reflects the knowledge of the society on basic legal tenets, we will have a better understanding as a country to move forward in our legal uprightness,” Kpeli said.
As a lawyer with international experience, Kpeli believes the Bill aligns Ghana’s legal education with global standards, enhancing access to quality legal education and professional development. He noted that the current system is not serving the society well, with many clients lacking basic understanding of legal principles.
The MP’s comments come amid growing concerns about the state of legal education in Ghana. The bill aims to address these issues and improve the country’s legal framework. Kpeli’s support underscores the need for reform, emphasising that “education is about acquiring some knowledge and not a business in its entirety.”
Hon. Worlase Kpeli, Esq., has commended the Legal Education Bill, stating it aligns Ghana’s legal education with global standards.
Hon. Kpeli, a practising lawyer in Rwanda since 2018, shared his experience studying law in Ghana and abroad.
“Legal education is free to all, but joining a bar association is where professionals have their way of admitting those who want to practise with them,” he said. Kpeli noted that the bill is a step in the right direction, allowing Ghana to meet international standards.
Comparing his LLB experience at the University of London to his studies in Ghana, Kpeli said, “I have not been stressed at the University of London like I’ve been stressed there.” He expressed relief that the Attorney General and committee have opened up the bill for discussion and amendment.
Kpeli believes the bill will improve access to quality legal education and professional development in Ghana. He urged support for the Bill, saying, “Our country Ghana can also open its doors, and people can access knowledge in legal education and join the professional association as well.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
