Ghana’s Chief Justice Launches Examination Software

Th Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has launched examination software for the Ghana school of law.

.The new system, which includes both a website and an examination portal, aims to centralize all examination-related activities, thereby improving the management and administration of these exams.

The newly launched software offers several features designed to simplify and streamline the examination process for prospective law students and current professional law students. For those seeking admission to the professional law program, the software allows them to purchase examination vouchers, register for entrance exams seamlessly, and check their admission status online. For current professional law students, the software serves as a comprehensive hub where they can pay for and register for exams, resit exams, check their results, and apply for remarking and re-tallying of their exam results.

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One of the significant improvements introduced by this software is its ability to randomly assign examination scripts to different examiners and moderators. This feature helps to eliminate human bias and ensure fairness in the examination process.

Chief Justice Torkornoo emphasized the importance of this software for legal education in Ghana. She highlighted that it would not only enhance the operations of the IEC but also promote the integrity and standards of legal education. She praised the current Chairperson of the IEC, past Chairpersons, staff, and other stakeholders for their efforts in bringing this software to fruition. She expressed her relief that the integrity of exams would no longer be a public concern due to this new system.

Justice Torkornoo also noted the transformative impact of technology in modern life, emphasizing that digitalization represents a fundamental shift in how we interact, work, and manage various activities. She encouraged all stakeholders, especially law students, to familiarize themselves with the new software and adhere to the established deadlines.

Justice Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, the current Chairperson of the IEC and a Supreme Court Justice, remarked that this software is part of a broader set of reforms aimed at improving the IEC’s operations. These reforms include modernizing and streamlining administrative processes and enhancing the committee’s oversight functions. The new website and examination portal, developed by Ghanaian software developers, are tailored specifically to meet the needs of the IEC.

The Director of the Ghana School of Law and Legal Education, Barimah Yaw Kodie Oppong, stated that this new software demonstrates the transparency and merit-based nature of the admission process into the Ghana School of Law. He affirmed that the process respects no individual and is purely merit-based.

Professor Raymond Atuguba, Dean of the University of Ghana Law School, stressed the importance of implementing strict measures to prevent any manipulation or hacking of the new system. This will ensure the continued integrity and security of the examination process.