Governance & Leadership

CLET is governed by a multi-stakeholder Board appointed by the President, with day-to-day administration led by the Director-General.

Director General

The Director General of Legal Education is appointed by the President of Ghana in accordance with Article 195 of the Constitution, and holds office on the terms and conditions specified in the letter of appointment.

The Director-General is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Council and is a member of the Board by virtue of office.

  • Advise the Board on matters relating to legal education
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of Registrars, Directors and staff
  • Oversee the accreditation process and monitor compliance
Professor Raymond Atuguba
Director General
PROFESSOR RAYMOND ATUGUBA
Director General of Legal Education

Professor Raymond Akongburo Atuguba is a Ghanaian lawyer and academic. He has served as Professor of General Jurisprudence, Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, and Director of Legal Education at the Ghana School of Law.

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Mrs. Juliet Adu-Adjei
Registrar
Mrs. Juliet Adu-Adjei
Registrar, CLET

Mrs. Juliet Adu-Adjei is the Registrar of the Ghana School of Law and an experienced legal and administrative professional with extensive expertise in academic administration and institutional management. Since assuming office in 2019, she has played a pivotal role in supporting the School's academic and operational functions, advancing stakeholder partnerships, and promoting excellence in professional legal education and training in Ghana.

Registrar

The Council appoints a Registrar in accordance with Article 195(3) of the Constitution. The Registrar holds office on terms and conditions specified in the letter of appointment.

  • Answerable to the Director-General in the performance of functions
  • Secretary to the Board of CLET
  • Prepare and keep accurate records of the deliberations and decisions of the Council
  • Perform any other function assigned by the Director-General

The Board of CLET

The governing body of the Council is a Board whose members are appointed by the President in accordance with Article 70 of the Constitution.

1
Chairperson
Retired Justice or qualifying Supreme Court Justice
Nominated by: President of Ghana
2
Member (×3)
Representatives of the Judiciary (one from lower bench)
Nominated by: Chief Justice
3
Member
Representative of the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice (not below Chief State Attorney)
Nominated by: Attorney-General
4
Member (×3)
Representatives of the Bar (at least one ≤ 7 years standing)
Nominated by: The Bar
5
Member
Representative of the Ministry responsible for Education (Director level)
Nominated by: Minister for Education
6
Member
Representative of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission
Nominated by: GTEC Director-General
7
Member (×3)
Persons who teach law in accredited institutions
Nominated by: Conference of Law Deans
8
Member
Director-General of CLET
Nominated by: By virtue of office

Members of Council

The governing members of the Council for Legal Education and Training.

His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie

His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie

Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana

His Lordship Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang

His Lordship Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang

Justice of the Supreme Court

Her Ladyship Justice Jennifer Abena Dadzie

Her Ladyship Justice Jennifer Abena Dadzie

Justice of the Court of Appeal

Her Honour Siran Mahama

Her Honour Siran Mahama

Circuit Court Judge

Dr. Justice Srem-Sai

Dr. Justice Srem-Sai

Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice

Dr. Clement Abas Apaak

Dr. Clement Abas Apaak

Deputy Minister for Education

Prof. Augustine Ocloo

Prof. Augustine Ocloo

Deputy Director-General, GTEC

Prof. Kofi Abotsi

Prof. Kofi Abotsi

Dean, University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), Law School

Prof. Peter Atudiwe Atupare

Prof. Peter Atudiwe Atupare

Dean, University of Ghana School of Law

Prof. Cynthia Forson

Prof. Cynthia Forson

Deputy Provost, Lancaster University

Prof. Raymond Atuguba

Prof. Raymond Atuguba

Director-General for Legal Education

Directorates

The operational arms of CLET led by professional heads of directorates, committed to executing the mandate of Act 1170.

Directorates Directory

Directorate / DepartmentEmailAssigned user
Registryregistry@clet.gov.ghJuliet Mavis Adu Adjei
Curriculum Delivery and Testingcdt@clet.gov.ghJuliet Mavis Adu Adjei
Resource Mobilization and Financermf@clet.gov.ghYusif Osman
Learning Resource and Knowledge Serviceslrks@clet.gov.ghJanet Odetsi Twum
Compliance Assuranceca@clet.gov.ghLeo Yarkwah Arthur
Accreditation, Quality Assurance and Inspectorateaqai@clet.gov.ghKwame Anum Awadzie
Corporate Communication and Partnershipccp@clet.gov.ghProf. Cynthia Forson
Safety Facility and Logisticssfl@clet.gov.ghEnyo Tawiah
People Talent and Cultureptc@clet.gov.ghLouisa Condoberry-Asamoah
Digital Transformation and Innovationdti@clet.gov.ghLorraine Ocloo
Director General’s Secretariatdg@clet.gov.ghProf. Raymond A. Atuguba
Socialssocials@clet.gov.ghLorraine Ocloo & Prof. Cynthia Forson
Infoinfo@clet.gov.ghLorraine Ocloo
Supportsupport@clet.gov.ghLorraine Ocloo