Visually Impaired Graduate, Carruthers Tetteh, Achieves Master's Degree in Law and Lands Lecturer Position
His determination led him to attempt admission to the Ghana School of Law in 2019, facing initial rejection. However, adhering to principles of discipline and consistency, he secured admission in 2020. In 2022, Tetteh was called to the Ghana bar as a solicitor of the Ghana Supreme Court.
AKACHI NOEL 
Carruthers Tetteh, a resilient and determined young man, has attained a remarkable milestone by earning a Master's Degree in Law from the University of Ghana, Accra. Despite losing his sight at the age of 11 due to a drug reaction, Tetteh's unwavering passion for law and advocacy for the less privileged propelled him to pursue his dreams.
Tetteh's educational journey began with a first-class degree in English and History at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, where he emerged as the overall best-graduating student with visual impairment. Undeterred by the challenges, he pursued another first-class degree in Law from the same university, setting a pioneering example as the first visually impaired student in the Faculty of Law.
His determination led him to attempt admission to the Ghana School of Law in 2019, facing initial rejection. However, adhering to principles of discipline and consistency, he secured admission in 2020. In 2022, Tetteh was called to the Ghana bar as a solicitor of the Ghana Supreme Court.
Furthering his academic pursuits, Tetteh earned a Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from the University of Ghana. Now, breaking barriers once again, he has been appointed as a lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. In this role, Tetteh will teach Criminal Law and the Ghana Legal System.
Carruthers Tetteh's inspirational journey stands as a testament to resilience, overcoming obstacles, and achieving excellence, making history as the first visually impaired law lecturer at the University of Cape Coast.
