Akosua Achiaa Sarpong wins John Mensah Sarbah Award for law excellence

Akosua Achiaa Sarpong, an alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Faculty of Law, has emerged as the overall best performer at the 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony in Accra. Her outstanding academic performance in the Professional Law Examinations earned her the prestigious John Mensah Sarbah Award, marking a significant milestone in her legal career as she joins the ranks of newly enrolled lawyers in Ghana.

In addition to receiving the top award of the ceremony, Sarpong was also recognized as the Best Student in Civil Procedure. This double recognition distinguishes her as a top graduate of the year, showcasing her mastery of both substantive and procedural law. The Call to the Bar ceremony serves as the formal induction for law graduates who have successfully completed their professional training at the Ghana School of Law, and Sarpong’s achievements were a focal point of the event.

The John Mensah Sarbah Award is among the highest honors bestowed by the General Legal Council, reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional brilliance across the entire spectrum of the professional law course. Named after the legendary Ghanaian jurist, statesman, and author, the award carries a legacy of intellectual rigor and professional integrity that Sarpong now represents as she begins her journey in the legal fraternity.

Sarpong’s success highlights the academic strength of the KNUST Faculty of Law, where she laid the foundation for her legal education before proceeding to her professional studies. As she enters the profession, her performance sets a high benchmark for current students and serves as an inspiration to aspiring legal professionals across the country’s various law faculties.