Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has urged the new lawyers who were called to the bar to uphold the ethical standards of the legal profession and carry themselves in a manner befitting a legal practitioner.
The Chief Justice advised the new lawyers while addressing the 60th induction ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Addressing the newly minted lawyers, Justice Torkornoo said “As lawyers, you will need to be part of the conduit through which justice is served and delivered in this complex environment.
“In shouldering this role as a person of learning, you will always need to remember that a lawyer’s personal reputation is their most valuable asset.”
The Chief Justice emphasised that lawyers’ communication, listening skills, information handling, and relationship management skills significantly impact their professional legacy throughout their careers.
“Whether you are aware of it or not, your reputation from the very first day you step out in this robe and accompanying accoutrements will be built on the foundation of trust, honesty, and adherence to ethical standards, not just learning,” Justice Torkornoo added.
In all, 1097 newly qualified lawyers were called to the bar under the Legal Profession Act, (Act, 1960).
The event garnered a notable assembly of dignitaries, including members of the diplomatic corps, and both family and acquaintances of the newly sworn-in barristers.