LAWYER

So you want to become a lawyer in Ghana?

It’s not easy to become a lawyer but it can be very rewarding.

Competitiveness
Potential salary

JOB DESCRIPTION

A lawyer, also known as an attorney, is a certified professional who advises and represents natural and juristic persons in legal matters. They counsel clients, perform legal research, prepare legal documents and represent clients in criminal and civil court proceedings.

HARD SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Thorough understand of laws and legal frameworks
  • Analytical thinking with strong conceptual and research skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Counselling
  • Communication
BEST SHS FIELDS OF STUDY
RELEVANT TERTIARY COURSES
  • Law

POTENTIAL SCHOOLS SUITABLE FOR THIS CAREER

Sunyani Senior High

WASSCE passing rate: 95%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: A ∙
  • Gender: Mixed ∙
  • Region: BONO ∙
  • District: Sunyani Municipal ∙
  • School code: 0060104
Methodist Senior High/Tech

WASSCE passing rate: 93%

  • Type: PRIVATE ∙
  • Category: F ∙
  • Gender: Mixed ∙
  • Region: ASHANTI ∙
  • District: Ahafo Ano South ∙
  • School code: 0060308
Archbishop Porter Girls Snr. High

WASSCE passing rate: 92%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: A ∙
  • Gender: Girls ∙
  • Region: WESTERN ∙
  • District: Sekondi Takoradi Metro ∙
  • School code: 0040103

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