Retired judge Justice Francis Korbieh charges 1,568 new lawyers to uphold integrity

His journey through the legal profession and public service gives weight to his appeal to the new entrants: professional success must be matched by integrity, hard work and fidelity to the people they serve.

Retired Court of Appeal judge Justice Francis Gyafiiry Korbieh has urged the 1,568 newly qualified lawyers called to the Ghana Bar on Friday to uphold integrity, work hard and remain faithful to their professional duties, particularly in their dealings with clients.

His message comes as the new lawyers begin their professional careers in a field where public confidence depends heavily on ethical conduct, competence and the trust between legal practitioners and their clients.