Ghana’s legal education curriculum must be reformed to address modern challenges - Justice Dzamefe
Justice Senyo Dzamefe who has been nominated for the Supreme Court bench has urged a comprehensive reform of Ghana’s legal education system to align with evolving global trends while safeguarding the country’s foundational legal principles.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Dzamefe stressed that the current legal curriculum must adapt to reflect the demands of a rapidly changing world, particularly in areas such as technology and cyber law.
“Law is dynamic, and the life of the law is not logic but experience. Things are coming every day. A lot of things are evolving. You will be left behind if you don’t follow the trends,” he remarked.
He cautioned that keeping legal education static could result in graduates who are ill-prepared for the realities of modern legal practice. Justice Dzamefe cited the growing importance of digital security and cyber-related crimes as areas where current legal training must catch up.
“Now cybersecurity and things are issues of the moment, and it is just prudent that students coming out as lawyers are taught these things. We must be abreast with times, otherwise we are left behind,” he said.
Justice Dzamefe's comments reinforce the increasing calls for innovation within Ghana’s legal education framework, ensuring future legal practitioners are equipped with both traditional and contemporary knowledge to tackle emerging legal challenges.
