Join Our Summer SchoolA Foundational Legal Studies Programme
A fast-paced, practitioner-led programme giving you a working grounding in Ghana's legal system alongside practical skills in research, drafting, and professional conduct.
Programme Overview
The Law Institute (TLI) proposes a 5-week Summer School Programme opening 1 September 2026. The programme condenses core legal, compliance, and professional-practice skills into a fast-paced, practitioner-led curriculum, giving participants a working grounding in Ghana's legal system alongside practical skills in research, drafting, and professional conduct — all within a single summer term.
Classes run three times a week — Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with no Friday sessions — with two one-hour teaching blocks per day and a one-hour lunch break between them. The programme opens with a one-off Tuesday session on 1 September to honour the stated start date.
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Upcoming Sessions
Ghana Legal System — Part 1
Court structure, sources of law, and the legal profession in Ghana.
Glossary of Legal Terminology
Core terminology used in Ghanaian courtrooms and legal documentation — single-day module.
Anti-Corruption Compliance — Part 1
Legal and regulatory framework for preventing, detecting, and responding to corrupt practices.
Human Rights — Part 1
Constitutional protections and key international / regional human rights frameworks.
Final Examination
Presentation (morning) and written examination (afternoon), held after teaching concludes.
Beyond the Classroom
Career Readiness & Bequipped
Sessions on interview dress, interview preparation, and CV development, held on the Saturday of Week 5 alongside the closing ceremony.
Networking
Structured opportunities for participants to build relationships across the cohort and with visiting legal practitioners.
Debate
A structured debate is held in Week 4, with MPOBB lawyers invited to attend, following a dedicated preparation and rehearsal session.
Dress Code
Participants are expected to wear black, white, or navy blue for the duration of the programme.
Course Modules
Ghana Legal System
Court structure, sources of law, and the legal profession in GhanaGlossary of Legal Terminology in Court Reporting
Core terminology used in Ghanaian courtrooms and legal documentationAnti-Corruption Compliance
Framework for preventing, detecting, and responding to corrupt practicesData Protection / Tech Tools / Legal Project Management
Ghana's Data Protection Act, digital tools, and project management fundamentalsHuman Rights
Constitutional protections and international / regional human rights frameworksContract Law
Elements of a valid contract, common terms, breach, and remedies under Ghanaian lawLegal Research, Opinion Writing & Paralegal Support
Legal research fundamentals and writing clear, well-reasoned legal opinionsAssessment Structure
Presentation
Students are grouped and assessed on a presentation covering a topic under Legal Research, Opinion Writing & Paralegal Support.
Written Examination
A single combined paper with an objective section (Glossary, Ghana Legal System, Anti-Corruption Compliance, Data Protection/IT) and an essay section (Human Rights, Contract Law).
Programme Fees
Ready to Get a Head Start?
Spaces for the 2026 Summer School are limited. Secure your place today and build a working foundation in Ghana's legal system this summer.
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