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Independent Examinations Committee

The Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) formerly the Independent Examination Board (IEB) is a Committee of the General Legal Council established by the Legal Profession (Professional and Post-Call Law Course) Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2355). The Committee is mandated by Regulation 13(1), to conduct examinations for admission into the Ghana School of Law (GSL), examination for qualification for enrolment, and any other examination mandated by the General Legal Council.

The IEC is currently made up of eight members appointed by the General Legal Council and supported by a Secretariat.

The IEC has since its establishment been conducting the following examinations:

  1. Professional Law Course (PLC Part I & II and Post-Call Law Course) Examinations;
  2. Supplementary Examinations;  and
  3. Professional Law Course Entrance Examinations.

Vision

Our Vision

To create a robust and impartial examination system that serves as a cornerstone for fostering academic excellence, professional competence, and ethical integrity within the legal profession

Mission

Our Mission

The IEC aspires to be a beacon of trust and accountability, ensuring that assessments are conducted with fairness, equity, and adherence to the highest standards of academic and professional integrity

  • Ensuring Integrity: We are dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of the examination process by upholding ethical principles, preventing academic misconduct, and maintaining the credibility of assessments.

  • Promoting Fairness: We strive to create a fair and equitable examination environment where all students have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities without bias or discrimination.

  • Fostering Transparency: We are committed to promoting transparency in the examination process, providing clear guidelines, feedback mechanisms, and communication channels to enhance understanding and trust among stakeholders.

  • Facilitating Continuous Improvement: We seek to continuously evaluate and improve our examination practices through feedback, assessment, and innovation, ensuring the ongoing enhancement of the quality and validity of assessments.

  • Cultivating Collaboration: We promote collaboration between faculty, administrators, and legal professionals to shape and advance the examination system, leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise to enrich the educational experience.

  • Upholding Professional Standards: We uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in the administration of examinations, ensuring that assessments reflect the competencies and standards expected of future legal professionals.

Through our unwavering commitment to these principles, the IEC endeavours to uphold and maintain professional and ethical standards within the profession