Roll of Lawyers
After receiving the CLET Qualifying Certificate, a person applies to the General Legal Council to be enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers.
Enrolment on the Roll
A person who passes the National Bar Examination and is issued with a Qualifying Certificate by CLET under Section 75 may apply to the General Legal Councilto be enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers.
The General Legal Council, established under the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32), maintains the Roll of Lawyers and is the body responsible for the admission of persons to the legal profession in Ghana.
Enrolment
“A person who passes the National Bar Examination and is issued with a Qualifying Certificate under section 75 may apply to the General Legal Council to be enrolled on to the Roll of Lawyers.”
Documents Required
- Qualifying Certificate issued by CLET
- LLB degree certificate from CLET-accredited institution
- Law Practice Training Certificate
- Evidence of passing the National Bar Examination
- Any additional documents required by the General Legal Council
Contact the General Legal Council directly for current application requirements and procedures for enrolment on the Roll of Lawyers.