NON-STATUTORY PROGRAMME
6 - MONTH PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSE IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND LITIGATION
This six-month non-residential certificate programme is designed to bridge the gap between the basic legal practice training available to prosecutors and the advanced professional legal education of defense counsel. It seeks to enhance the competence, confidence, and professionalism of officers involved in criminal prosecution and litigation.
Course Overview
The programme aims to:
Deepen participants' understanding of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence.
Strengthen courtroom advocacy and litigation skills.
Update knowledge of relevant legislation and the interpretation of laws.
Course Content
Topics include but are not limited to:
Sources of Ghanaian Law
General Principles of Criminal Liability
General Defences
Parties to a Crime
Domestic Disputes
Offences Against Children And Other Vulnerable Persons
Indecent Assault and Sexual Offences
Procurement and Abduction
And other key areas of criminal prosecution practice
Target Group
This course is intended for investigators and prosecutors from agencies with prosecutorial or investigate mandates including:
Ghana Police Service
Customs, Excise & Preventive Service (CEPS)
Immigration Service
Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO)
Narcotics Control Commission (NACOB)
National Security
Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)
Ghana Standards Authoriity
Duration:Six (6) Months (Evenings & Weekends)
Mode:Non-Residential
Award:Professional Certificate in Criminal Prosecution and Litigation
SHORT COURSES
The Ghana School of Law, in collaboration with Columbia Law School, New York, and the University of Ghana School of Law, is pleased to present the Executive National Security Law Seminar, a high-level international training programme scheduled to take place from the 8th to 12th June 2026 at Columbia Law School, United States of America.
This is a one-week intensive executive education programme designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, institutional, and operational frameworks governing national security. It offers structured exposure to the United States national security legal system, with a strong emphasis on its interaction with international law, including International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
Through expert-led lectures, case discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will gain practical and comparative insights into contemporary security challenges and the legal tools used to address them.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive an official Certificate Participation issued by Columbia Law School
Admission Requirements
This programme is specifically designed for professionals operating within the national security ecosystem, including:
Registration & Enquiries
Interested participants are encouraged to complete their registration via the official portal.
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