ABSTRACT

The legal profession in Ghana traces its origins to the British legal system which was transplanted to Ghana during colonization. Since the first Ghanaian lawyer was called to the British Bar in 1887, the legal profession has grown and developed into a cadre of lawyers who act in various professional capacities. This article uses a historical institutionalist approach in examining the development of the legal profession in Ghana. The article provides indepth analyses of the changes that have taken place in the profession since the first law school was established in Ghana in 1958. It examines various transformations that have occurred, and how lawyers have navigated the fast-changing globalization trends at the domestic and international levels. The article concludes with ideas for future research on the legal profession in Ghana.

摘要

加纳的法律职业可以追溯到殖民时期移植到加纳的英国法律制度。自从 1887 年第一位加纳律师加入英国律师协会以来，法律职业已经成长并发展成为具有各种专业能力的律师骨干。本文使用历史制度主义方法来考察加纳法律职业的发展。本文深入分析了自 1958 年第一所法学院在加纳成立以来，该行业发生的变化。它审视了发生的各种转变，以及律师如何驾驭国内和国际水平。文章最后提出了对加纳法律职业未来研究的想法。