Ghanaian From GIMPA Emerges Overall Best Student At The Gambia Law School Call To The Bar
- A Ghanaian law student emerged as the Overall Best Law Student at the recent The Gambia Law School's call to the bar
- The student, Keren Naa Ayikaakor, was also honoured with three awards for excelling in separate courses
- In her valedictory speech, Ayikaakor paid tribute to the support she had got from her family
A Ghanaian law student from the GIMPA Law School has emerged as the Overall Best Law Student at the recent Gambia Law School's call to the bar.
Keren Naa Ayikaakor was also honoured as the Best Female Student, Best Student in Criminal Procedure, and Best Student in English and Legislative Drafting.
Source: Twitter
In her valedictory speech, Ayikaakor paid tribute to the support she had received from her family.
“To say thank you is even an understatement. Words might not be enough to show how appreciative I am.”
She also encouraged current students to persevere, be consistent, form study groups, and seek help when needed.
In her speech at the call, Ayikaakor called on the management of The Gambia Law School to consider easing regulations for international students.
She said foreign students called to the bar would appreciate an opportunity to work in The Gambia.
Ayikaakor expressed hopes to YEN.com.gh that her comments during her speech would spark some action from stakeholders in the country.
"It is going to take a collective effort by me and my other colleagues to ensure that comes to pass," she said.
Ayikaakor is currently in the Ghana School of Law and pursuing her post-call, following which she wishes to pursue a master's degree.
"When I complete, God willing, I will have my pupilage then probably do a master's in criminal law or tech law."
Ghana's recent calls to the Bar
In October 2023, 1,092 newly qualified lawyers were called to the Ghana Bar under the General Legal Council.
This number of lawyers being called to the bar in 2023 was an improvement on the figure of 1,075 from 2022.
In 2023, there were 2898 candidates, of which 946 missed out on being called.
One of the applicants that noticeably missed out was YouTuber Elorm Ama Governor-Ababio, who was denied a call to the bar again just days before the enrolment ceremony on October 20, 2023.
Foreign Affairs minister called to the bar
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Ministry Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey was called to the Ghana Bar.
The Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Ministry congratulated Botchwey on becoming a lawyer.
In a post on Twitter, she said she was “grateful".
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Source: YEN.com.gh
