Part 2

## Part 2: The ignomy of personal success for the Price of a Ghanaian Law School certificate (or the Illusion Thereof)

Following part 1

The euphoria of finally breaching the entrance exam’s wall was short-lived , painful and regrettable for many students. Years of financial sacrifice, fueled by relentless hope, had secured their place within the Ghoulish hallowed halls of the Ghana Law School. Yet, the burden of debt remained, a constant shadow looming over their studies.

But the real torment began within the school walls. Rumors of a “call list” – the key to unlocking the door to the Ghana Bar – swirled like a toxic miasma. Success, it seemed, wasn’t just about academic merit. Whispers of money for grades, sex for grades/certifixate , exorbitant sums for “smoothing ends”, demanded in hushed tones and paid in crisp dollars, or body parts or body shaming became the price of a coveted spot on this list. The very system designed to uphold justice reeked of a twisted form of extortion.

The talented students, burdened by debt and disillusioned by the system’s blatant unfairness, began to lose faith. This disillusionment was personified in the story of a brilliant young woman. Her academic record was impeccable, a testament to her intelligence and dedication. Straight A’s adorned her transcripts, a clear indication of her legal acumen and potential to excel as a lawyer. Yet, the call list remained frustratingly out of reach. Twice she was denied access to the Bar, her dreams seemingly sabotaged by an invisible hand. The reason? Her sexual orientation “body /Gender shaming” classification

In a society grappling with the nuances of the new age , relevant clos matters and issues of LGBTQ+ rights, this blatant discrimination stung with a particular cruelty. Here was a woman whose legal qualifications were undeniable, her ability to uphold the law unquestionable. Yet, an arbitrary prejudice, rooted in bias, threatened to extinguish the flame of her ambition.

Let’s put some basic perspectives to this. If you board a plane , do you aj about the race, gender, religion etc of the pilot or you are mainly concerned about the plane getting safely to its destination??

This wasn’t just an individual injustice; it was a microcosm of a system that valued financial gain , sexual favours and personal connections over merit and equality.

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