The Ghana School of Law (GSL) has acquired land at Makola to initiate the expansion of its campus, in line with the vision of former Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, aiming to bring the law school closer to court complexes.

Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, the Director of GSL, confirmed this development and assured that the expansion in Accra would not result in the closure of the Kumasi campus.

He acknowledged the support of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who facilitated the establishment of the Kumasi campus as the first regional campus.

“The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has been gracious in getting us a location to formerly establish and make the Kumasi campus as our first regional campus. So, the expansion at Makola is not going to lead to the shutting down of the Kumasi campus. ”

“We try to obey laws just to avoid punishment. But you cannot be successful at the bar if all you think about is that you're doing what pleases others as right because if you don't, you would be punished.

Speaking at the induction ceremony for professional law course students at the Kumasi campus, KNUST, Director Barima Yaw Oppong emphasized the importance of ethics in the legal profession.

He urged students to make ethical principles an integral part of their professional lives.

Former Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah echoed the call for adherence to the code of ethics, emphasizing its significance for successful legal practice.

Justice of the Court of Appeal, Samuel Obeng Diawuo, highlighted the seriousness of legal ethics, cautioning against lawyers making public statements on pending cases in which they are involved. He stressed that upholding ethical principles is crucial for bolstering public confidence in the rule of law and the legal profession.

The induction ceremony welcomed 140 law students into the Ghana School of Law – Kumasi Campus, as they embark on their academic journey toward becoming legal practitioners.

“Ethics must be our way of life. It must be imbibed in us even at the formative level. Otherwise, you may become a lawyer, but don't forget that if you refuse to comply with the rules of ethics, there can be serious consequences for you,” stressed.

“A lawyer who is participating or has participated in the investigation or litigation of a matter that is still pending before a court, shall not make an out-of-court statement or grant an interview to the media on the merits of the case. But now, lawyers are heard commenting on merits of cases that are pending and which they are participants.

Adherence to and observing legality is one of the pillars on which the rule of law is anchored. When ethical principles are upheld by both lawyers and judges, it bolsters public confidence, belief, and faith in the rule of law and, by extension, legal practice”