A former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kweku Ansa-Asare, has cautioned that the recently passed Legal Education Reform Bill could lead to a decline in professional standards if not carefully managed.

The Bill, approved by Parliament, seeks to end the monopoly of the Ghana School of Law and allow other tertiary institutions to train lawyers.

Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM, Ansa-Asare said there is nothing wrong with more people aspiring to become lawyers, noting that legal education equips individuals with knowledge of their rights, duties, and responsibilities.

However, he expressed concern that expanding legal training could result in an oversupply of lawyers, potentially affecting the quality of the profession.

“Many believe Ghana already has too many lawyers, but the numbers are not excessive. My concern is that the reform might encourage people to study law for prestige and social recognition rather than genuine interest or competence,” he said.

Ansa-Asare warned that without proper regulation, this trend could ultimately lower the standards of legal practice in the country.