But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman (Gal 4:4). From then until the moment when the word became flesh and dwelt among us (Jn 1:14), God was preparing mankind to welcome his only-begotten Son. Christ’s existence is a fact proved by history, particularly by the analysis of […]
WEEK 3- OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE AND HISTORY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION. :: HISTORY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN NIGERIA. Nigeria had diverse pre-colonial systems of justice which were majorly conciliatory and traditional (my quote). The history would be divided into 3 landmark periods viz; 1876-1914, 1914-1962, 1962 till date 1876-1914: flowing from our inextricable […]
WEEK 4 – REGULATORY BODIES IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION; RIGHTS OF LAWYER :: REGULATORY BODIES AND ORGANS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION. Various bodies have been set up to regulate the Legal profession to maintain the tradition and ensure utmost discipline and reputation. S/N BODY AND EST FUNCTIONS COMPOSITION Body of Benchers. Section 3 LPA […]
WEEK 5- LAWYER’S DUTY TO CLIENTS AND THE ISSUE OF CORRUPTION 1 RULE 14-25 RPC. :: GENERAL DUTY OF LAWYER: Observe fiduciary relationship and act with utmost honesty and fairness to his client-Swindle v Harrison. :: DEDICATION TO CLIENTS MATTER: Rule 14. Rondel v Worsley The lawyer should devote his attention, (presence in court) energy […]
:: MEANING AND PURPOSE OF CLIENT INTERVIEW AND COUNSELLING: – To elicit relevant facts and information from client. (Although he should not take everything hook, line and sinker). – To analyse client’s story and determine where legal issues arise. – To ascertain how to go about a solution. – To proffer advice and the way […]
WEEK 7. DRAFTING 1: (I) BASIC DRAFTING PRINCIPLES; (II) LETTER WRITING Drafting is a means of communicating in permanent form (through document) devoid of extrinsic aids like gesticulations, demeanour, etc. This is why construction may be problematic especially where certain principles of drafting were not adhered to by the drafter coupled with the fact that […]
WEEK 8. DRAFTING 2: (I) STAGES OF DRAFTING; (II) DRAFTING OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS; OFFICE MEMORANDUM AND CURRICULUM VITAE :: USE OF PRECEDENTS IN DRAFTING DOCUMENTS: forms are model documents and should serve as a guide and be adopted (not slavishly but) and utilised subject to the peculiar present circumstance. :: THERE IS A NEED […]
WEEK 9 LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING Draftsman should have the sphere of operation, objectives and objects of the law at the back of his mind. :: FORM/PARTS OF LEGISLATION The whole legislation usually composes of three segments viz preliminary provisions (contains long title, preamble, enacting clause, short title, etc) principal provisions (contains the substantive and administrative provisions) […]
WEEK 10 (I) RULES OF INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES (II) ADVOCACY PRACTICE 1 :: INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES: is an attempt to decipher the intention of the legislature. This may be done by resorting to any one or more rule(s) of interpretation, intrinsic and extrinsic aids too. :: GENERAL PRINCIPLES, MAXIMS AND SCOPE. – LITERAL RULE: Connotes […]
WEEK 11 (I) ADVOCACY PRACTICE 2; (II) ADVERTISEMENT AND IMPROPER ATTRACTION OF BUSINESS :: EXAMINATION: consist of –examination in chief, -cross examination and re-examination each of which can be used to elicit relevant evidence/information to prove, disprove or clarify assertion/ambiguities respectively.. See Section 214, 221 Evidence Act 2011. :: EXAMINATION IN CHIEF 221 EA: examination […]
WEEK 12 (I) LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT. :: ESTABLISHMENT OF A LAW FIRM: a law firm is more like a legal practitioner’s place of work. Once called to the bar and enrolled at Supreme Court of Nigeria, a solicitor may set up a firm. He need NOT have undergone pupillage. – REASONS: To obey Rule 22 […]
