Meet Modesta Fosu Ofori, the Ghanaian Lawyer With Seven Degrees
- A female Ghanaian lawyer, Modesta Fosu Ofori, has achieved great academic success and received praise from Ghanaians on social media
- Modesta Fosu Ofori has earned seven degrees and professional certifications in Law, Human Resources, and Leadership
- Ghanaians on social media who heard of her story applauded her and wished her well in every endeavour
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Modesta Fosu Ofori is a Ghanaian woman who has earned seven degrees and received praise on social media for her academic achievements.
The Ghanaian lawyer gained secondary education from the Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School, where she served as Senior School Prefect.
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From Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School, she continued to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where she pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
After graduating, she furthered her education at the Ghana School of Law and was called to the Bar in 2011. She also earned her Barrister-at-Law (BL) qualification.
After she was called to the Bar in Ghana, Modesta Fosu Ofori started her professional career at Kulendi @ Law. She rose to the position of Legal Associate.
Modesta Fosu Ofori rose to the position of Legal Associate, gaining extensive experience in corporate and general legal practice.
She demonstrated exceptional versatility and transitioned into leadership roles, serving as Board Secretary and General Manager, Compliance, as well as Director of Administration.
She is currently the Director of Human Resources at Kulendi @ Law, where she applies strategic insight and legal expertise to organisational development
Aside from her Bachelor's in Law, Modesta Fosu Ofori has earned degrees and professional certifications in Law, Human Resources, and Leadership.
She is a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management (UK) and the Ghana Bar Association, and is also an alumna of the Female Future Leadership Programme.
Netizens celebrate female lawyer with seven degrees
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the post on social media celebrating Modesta Fosu Ofori. Read them below:
Sheilla Antwi-Berko said:
"Congratulations, you truly are a superwoman! 🌟."
Dan Ofori-Mensah wrote:
"Congrats, dear."
Juliana Adu-Gyamfi said:
"Congratulations to her."
Grace Animah wrote:
"Congratulations to her."
Abena Ampomah said:
"That’s my school prefect. I’m not surprised at her achievements."
Umaru Sanda earns a law degree
In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that celebrated Ghanaian journalist, Umaru Sanda Amadu took a major step towards his aim of becoming a lawyer in Ghana.
The Citi FM and Channel One TV broadcaster earned an LLB from Central University College in November 2024 and continued to the Ghana School of Law.
In a Facebook post, Umar Sanda Amadu expressed excitement over his academic success and netizens congratulated him for his achievement.
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Saahene Osei inducted into Ghana School of Law
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Despite's son, Saahene Osei has begun his new journey as a student in the 2025/2026 class of the Ghana School of Law.
In a video, Dr Osei Kwame Osei Despite's son attended the induction ceremony on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Saahene Osei's induction into the Ghana School of Law stirred mixed reactions from social media users.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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