In an effort geared towards contributing to the growth and development of legal education and the legal profession in Nigeria, The Legal Issues (TLI), in collaboration with the Abia State University Students Bar Council introduces the maiden edition of the “DR. A. C. B AGBAZUERE NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS MOOT & MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION.” THE LEGAL […]
Zenith Associates, a top-tier student law firm practicing under the auspices of the University of Nigeria Student Bar Association (UNSBA) in partnership with Jireh & Greys Attorneys organized the maiden edition of the Norrison I. Quakers, SAN National Legal Writing Tourney having participants from across the country. The Tourney is sponsored solely by Mr. Norrison […]
Recently, there seems to be an increased interest in the study and practice of arbitration. The surge for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, amongst young wigs and law students alike, can be attributed to several distinguishing features. One of the advantages of arbitration over litigation is the flexibility of process. More importantly, arbitration is preferred […]
Looking to advance your academics or enterprise? Here is a list of opportunities to tap into this January. Apply and take your career to the next level! (1) Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program 2020/2021 for study at the University of Toronto,Canada. (Fully funded) • Link: https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/ • Application deadline : 15th January, 2020 (2). […]
Beating the odds by conquering the world at a stage as large as the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition is one thing. Doing so on your debut is even more incredible. This was the feat achieved by law students of the University of Calabar, Nigeria, who after winning the Regional (Africa) Rounds of […]
The deadline for the Arm Young Training (Internship) Program has been EXTENDED! Due to complaints the organisers received that a lot of applicants were unable to access the Assessment Portal, the assessment deadline has now been extended till Sunday, 22nd of April 2018. The following is the link to the portal: https://secure.arm.com.ng/AssessmentPortal/ Incase you experience any […]
During the Hand-Over ceremony between the outgoing Director-general of the Nigerian Law School, Dr. Olanrewaju Onadeko SAN to his successor, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, an opinion was given by Mr. Abubakar Mahmoud SAN, the acting Chairman and President of the Nigerian Bar Association which has been the subject of recent debates. According to him, there […]
Lawyers appearing at the UK’s highest court will no longer have to wear the traditional wig and gown. Supreme Court president Lord Phillips announced the move, saying it was “in line with the court’s goal” to make its work “as accessible as possible”. If all advocates in a case agree, they may ask to “dispense […]
