Greater Accra Bar Launches Inaugural Law Week

June 12, 2025

On 11th June 2024, the Greater Accra Regional Branch of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) officially launched its maiden Law Week, unveiling a bold vision to deepen engagement with members of the legal profession. The event which is slated for 2 to 5 July, 2025, is themed “The Future-Fit Lawyer: Embracing Technology, Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Service to the Community.” It aims to equip legal professionals with the tools and mindset to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Speaking at the press launch, President of the Greater Accra Bar, Isabel Boaten, emphasized that the initiative is in line with the Bar’s core mandate of advancing professional and educational development. She described the Law Week as more than an event — a “curated programme” designed to engage members, drive growth, and amplify the Bar’s impact in society.

“Planning for the future means acting today, not tomorrow. Our goal is to foster professional development and recalibrate our approach to the changing legal and global marketplace, while upholding our duty to serve the community,” Ms. Boaten noted, stressing the urgent need for adaptability and forward thinking in the legal field.

The theme responds directly to the shifting dynamics of the profession. The Greater Accra Bar believes this inaugural event could become a transformative milestone for lawyers across various sectors — from private practice and corporate Ghana to academia, politics, and entrepreneurship.

Key Events for the Maiden Law Week Include:

Martyrs Day Commemoration – June 30
The National Bar will lead nationwide observances. The Greater Accra Regional Bar is encouraging members to participate and honor legal professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to justice.

Full-Day Conference – July 2
The flagship event will feature distinguished speakers from private practice, academia, public service, and technology. Highlights include:

• Three Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Sessions, covering:
  • The World in 2030
  • AI’s Impact on Legal Practice
  • Using AI for Efficiency and Client Value
• Panel Discussions on the skills, mindset, and adaptability needed for future-ready lawyers.
• Focus on Access to Justice, including innovative contributions from tech-savvy young lawyers.
• Launch of a Partnership between the Regional Bar and the Legal Aid Commission to formalize collaboration on pro bono services.
• The Greater Accra Bar Tech & Justice Commitment: Members will pledge to support tech-enabled legal outreach and expand access to justice through pro bono services, collaborative projects, and public engagement.

Legal Clinics & Prisons Outreach – July 3
Lawyers will offer free legal support to the public and underserved communities at three key locations: Efua Sutherland Park, Ashaiman Lorry Station, and Nsawam Prisons. This initiative reinforces the Bar’s commitment to justice and aims to establish a lasting platform for community legal access.

Dinner Dance & Networking Night – July 5
The week will close with a celebratory evening for Bar members and invited guests, featuring live music, a DJ, and a buffet dinner — offering space for fellowship, reflection, and renewed commitment to service.

The Greater Accra Regional Bar’s Law Week stands as a clarion call to the legal profession: evolve, lead, and serve.