{
  "id": 14746797,
  "title": "I hoped to win an award; I worked hard – 2026 Best Graduating Law Student",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/i-hoped-to-win-an-award-i-worked-hard-2026-best-graduating-law-student",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T17:18:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/i-hoped-to-win-an-award-i-worked-hard-2026-best-graduating-law-student/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Akosua Achiaa Sarpong, the 2026 Best Graduating Student of the Ghana School of Law, expressed her surprise at winning the prestigious award. Despite expecting to receive an accolade for her hard work, she was taken aback when her name was announced as the top student. In an interview with Joy Prime's Nikki Samonas, Sarpong attributed her success to her unwavering dedication and the grace of God. The Ghanaian legal student, who had no background in science, chose law as her profession due to its glamour and the confidence exuded by legal practitioners. Reflecting on her achievements, Sarpong emphasized that her position as the overall best student was a testament to God's special favor. Upon being announced as the Best Graduating Law Student at the 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony, Sarpong revealed her plans to join an energy firm upon completion of her studies.",
  "summary": "The 2026 Best Graduating Student of the Ghana School of Law, Akosua Achiaa Sarpong Esq, has revealed that although she did not expect to emerge as the overall best student, she hoped to win an award because of her hard work and dedication. In an exclusive interview on Joy Prime’s Changes with host Nikki Samonas, […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Akosua Achiaa Sarpong wins 2026 Best Graduating Law Student award",
    "Ghana School of Law student surprises with prestigious accolade",
    "Sarpong plans to join energy firm post-graduation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}