The national competition, held over two days on July 20 and 21, 2026, formed a flagship pillar of the Judicial Service of Ghana’s month-long sesquicentennial anniversary celebrations. Organized under the central theme “Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present and Defining the Future,” the event brought together 11 law faculties out of 12 registered institutions nationwide to simulate high-stakes constitutional litigation before Ghana’s highest court.
Throughout the intense two-day rounds, student advocate teams presented robust oral arguments as both plaintiffs and defendants across complex constitutional scenarios. The participating institutions were evaluated on sound logical reasoning, coherence of argumentation, public speaking confidence, and their ability to withstand rigorous bench questioning.
The bench for the moot court proceedings was presided over by retired Supreme Court Justice Agnes Dordzie, supported by a panel of seven judges. Evaluating the finalists through demanding legal tests, the panel assessed oral advocacy, mastery of constitutional precedents, and professional court demeanor.
“The competition simulates the Supreme Court of Ghana and urges various counsels in the case to comport themselves,” noted Court of Appeal Judge Dr. Ernest Owusu-Dapaah, highlighting how the exercise exposed prospective lawyers to the discipline and high standards expected before the apex court.
Following a contested grand finale in Accra, the University of Ghana School of Law secured the championship title. The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) School of Law and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Faculty of Law placed second and third, respectively, while Pentecost University was awarded the Best Private Law University.
Highlighting the profound significance of the event for the future of Ghanaian jurisprudence, the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, personally graced the occasion alongside Justices of the Superior Courts. Addressing the audience, the Chief Justice expressed deep pride in the depth of research, poise, and intellectual rigour displayed by the young advocates.
Joining in, His Lordship Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong, JSC, Chairman of the Supreme Court @ 150 Planning Committee, commended the participating universities, lecturers, and coaches for their support. He praised the finalists for demonstrating exceptional analytical depth and noted that although only two institutions reached the final round, all participating law schools performed extraordinarily well.
Given the success of the tournament, Justice Adjei-Frimpong formally recommended to the Chief Justice that the moot court competition be made a permanent fixture on the Judicial Service calendar to continuously mentor and nurture future generations of legal practitioners.
For their victory, the University of Ghana School of Law team was presented with:
The overall Championship Trophy, medals, and an official plaque.
- A selection of law literature and books.
- Certificates of achievement.
- A cash prize of GH₵10,000.
Runners-up and category awardees were similarly presented with plaques, certificates, medals, and cash prizes, handed over personally by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie alongside Justices of the Superior Courts, bringing a fitting highlight to the ongoing SC @ 150 celebrations.