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Your Personal Information
Your NameAkua Serwaa Asante
Date of Birth22/05/2002
NationalityGhanaian
Residential Address19 Night Jar Road, Achimota golf hills
Accra, Greater Accra Region
Ghana
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Your Phone Number(055) 012-6227
Your Email AddressEmail hidden; Javascript is required.
Professional Eligibility
Vacancy ForPupillage Programme
1. What is your current status?I have successfully completed the Ghana School of Law and awaiting Call to the Bar.
Education
LL. B InstitutionKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Class of DegreeSecond Class (Upper Division)
Year of Graduation2024
Ghana School of Law CampusUPSA campus(part one) and Gimpa campus (Part 2)
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Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter
LL. B Transcript, Certificate & GSL Transcript/ Statement of Results
Legal Experience
Have you previously worked or interned in a legal environment?Yes
Previous Legal Experience
Organisation Position Duration Key responsibilities
Achimota District Court National Service Personnel 2024-2025 Assisted with legal research for the Magistrate by identifying relevant statutes, case law, and authorities to support timely and well-informed judicial decisions. • Recorded court proceedings and prepared accurate written records ensuring a complete and reliable transcript for appeal purposes and official archives. • Transcribed judicial rulings and orders for official court records with precision, maintaining integrity and admissibility of court documents. • Assisted court users with filing of legal documents and processes by providing procedural guidance, reducing filing errors and improving access to justice for several litigants weekly. • Maintained the court’s case diary to track hearing dates, deadlines, and adjournments, ensuring no case was overlooked and improving case flow management. • Logged daily court activities to create an accurate audit trail, supporting case management, reporting, and administrative oversight. • Prepared and formatted daily cause lists for court sessions with 100% accuracy on case details and schedules, enabling efficient handling of several matters per session and minimizing delays. • Supported the court’s account audits by organizing financial files and supporting documents, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and smooth audit processes. • Recorded and documented accurate meeting minutes at staff meetings to capture decisions and action items, improving internal communication and follow-up. • Observed court proceedings, including trials and hearings to build practical understanding of judicial process, courtroom etiquette, and application of substantive and procedural law.
Kwame Gyan and Associates Intern January 2026- Present Developed practical courtroom acumen by regularly attending court, observing judicial process, and drafting submissions that aligned with procedural rules and judicial expectations. • Supported litigation for 15+ active matters by drafting writs, statements of claim, witness statements, notices of appeal, and searches, contributing to timely filing and case progression. • Enhanced quality and accuracy of court filings by proofreading lawyers’ submissions, reducing errors and ensuring compliance with court rules and formatting standards. • Improved client communication and retention by drafting and dispatching professional correspondence to clients, ensuring prompt updates on case status and next steps. • Strengthened client relations by sitting in client conferences and liaising with clients to gather facts, manage expectations, and provide procedural updates.
Areas of Interest
Which practice areas interest you?
  • Employment
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Technology
Why Fitch Attorneys?
Why do you wish to undertake your pupillage with Fitch Attorneys?

I am drawn to Fitch Attorneys for your blend of strong advisory and dispute resolution practice. I wish to undertake pupillage with you to develop advocacy skills while learning how to deliver practical commercial solutions.

What attracts you to corporate and commercial legal practice?

I am attracted to corporate and commercial practice because every transaction is different. I enjoy drafting, negotiating, and working in teams to structure deals that create value while managing legal risk.

Are you able to fully commit to a six (6) month to one (1) year pupillage?Yes
Professional Attributes
Describe an achievement that best demonstrates your resilience, initiative or leadership.

Serving as General Secretary of Calvary Charismatic Centre while in law school taught me to handle pressure and solve problems. I coordinated teams, resolved conflicts, and ensured smooth church operations. It built my leadership and people management skills.

What do you believe distinguishes an exceptional lawyer from a competent lawyer?

A competent lawyer gives correct legal advice. An exceptional lawyer understands the client’s business goals, anticipates issues, and gives practical solutions. They combine legal knowledge with judgment, initiative and strong communication to build trust.

Describe a time you received constructive criticism. How did you respond?

During my internship, I received feedback to proofread more carefully. I built in a final review step. After that I caught errors early and was given more drafting responsibility.

Commercial AwarenessBusinesses increasingly expect lawyers to provide commercially practical solutions not merely legal opinions.
Tell us about a recent legal, business or economic development that you believe every corporate lawyer should understand.

In April 2026 Parliament passed the GIPA Bill to replace Act 865. It removes minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, mandates annual renewals, and makes GIPA the one-stop shop and AfCFTA focal point. It also explicitly promotes outward investment by Ghanaian businesses.

EthicsYou discover that a senior lawyer has mistakenly included confidential information belonging to another client in a document that is about to be sent.
What would you do?

I would immediately and respectfully alert the senior lawyer before the document is sent, point out the confidential information, and help remove it.

If already sent, I’d notify them and a partner so we can recall, redact, and inform the affected client.

DECLARATION By checking this box, I consent to the terms specified above.
Applicants who are awaiting Call to the Ghana Bar in 2026 are encouraged to apply. Any offer of pupillage shall be conditional upon the applicant being duly called to the Bar and meeting all applicable regulatory requirements prior to commencement of the programme.

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☐ I understand that only shortlisted applicants will be conducted for interviews.
☐ I understand that any false statement may result in the rejection of my application or withdrawal of any offer.