Fresh from being named Best Graduating Student of the Ghana School of Law (2025), Latifa Teiya Fuseini is already turning her focus to broader conversations about access, equity, and perception in Ghana’s legal education system.
During her appearance on TV3 monitored by MyNewsGh, Latifa challenged what she called “the misconception that law is impossibly difficult.”
“I wouldn’t change the education itself,” she said, “but I’d change the misconception that it’s too hard or that it’s not something everyone can do. With discipline and the right mindset, it’s achievable.”
She acknowledged that while the program is demanding, with classes stretching from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., recent reforms at the Ghana School of Law have made a difference.
“We’ve come a long way. There were protests in the past over limited intake, but I think things are improving. More students are being accepted, and the pass rates are better,” she said.
Addressing critics who argue that Ghana is producing too many lawyers, Latifa disagreed.
“That’s completely false,” she said firmly.
“We don’t even have 10,000 lawyers in a country of over 30 million people. We need more lawyers, not fewer.”
She also stressed that law is far broader than courtroom advocacy. “It’s not just about going to court,” she explained.
“Law encompasses academia, corporate practice, public education, and so many other areas.”
