Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has unveiled a new software designed to streamline and enhance the management of examinations by the Independent Examination Committee (IEC) of the General Legal Council (GLC). This development aims to improve the efficiency and integrity of exams for professional law students and those seeking admission to the Ghana School of Law.
Key Features of the Software
The new software includes a comprehensive website and examination portal that centralizes all examination-related activities conducted by the IEC. Notable features include:
- Examination Vouchers: Prospective law students can purchase examination vouchers online.
- Registration: Seamless registration for the professional law programme entrance examination.
- Admission Status: Students can check their admission status via the portal.
- Examination Management: Professional law students can register and pay for exams and resits, check results, and apply for remarking and re-tallying of results.
- Random Assignment: The software randomly assigns examination scripts to examiners and moderators, reducing human interference in the process.
Chief Justice Torkornoo emphasized the software’s importance in maintaining the integrity and standards of legal education in Ghana. She praised the efforts of the IEC Chairperson, past Chairpersons, and staff, along with other stakeholders who contributed to the software’s development.
“I am extremely excited because it is very worrisome when the integrity of examinations is discussed in the public space. I am grateful that finally, we have in place a software for the administration of examinations of professional legal education in the country to be used by the Independent Examinations Committee of the General Legal Council (GLC),” Justice Torkornoo stated. She highlighted the transformative impact of technology and digitalization on education and other facets of life, urging stakeholders, especially law students, to familiarize themselves with the software and adhere to deadlines.
Justice Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Chairperson of the IEC and a Justice of the Supreme Court, noted that the software is part of broader reforms aimed at modernizing the IEC’s operations. These reforms are intended to strengthen the administrative system and enhance oversight activities outsourced to external entities.
Prof. Raymond Atuguba, Dean of the University of Ghana Law School, emphasized the need for continuous implementation of stringent measures to prevent manipulation and hacking of the system, ensuring its reliability and security.
This initiative represents a significant step towards modernizing legal education in Ghana, providing a robust framework for the efficient administration of examinations and upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
