Becoming a lawyer is a noble profession and as such it requires several efforts to become one. One of the efforts to become a lawyer is to enroll in law school. Law schools help cement the knowledge you garner from your undergraduate studies and help forge your path for what it is to come in the field.Â
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Nigeria has campuses across Nigeria but there is not so much difference between the programs they offer. This post is beneficial to aspiring lawyers or undergraduates in law considering studying in law school in Nigeria, You will also get some vital information concerning the application for admission into law school. and how to navigate all through your time during the program.Â
Laws Schools In Nigeria
Nigeria established a law school in 1962, an institution that is responsible for training lawyers in Nigeria after their undergraduate studies.
Anyone who wishes to practice law in Nigeria will have to go through law school to get more knowledge on different aspects of the law. Also, the institution is open to foreign students that do not study law in Nigeria and wish to practice in Nigeria.Â
Presently, the Nigerian law school has six across Nigeria with the headquarters (head of the campus) located in Bwari, Abuja. The other locations
Documents needed for Law school
You must know that you will submit specific documents when you apply for admission into law school be it in Nigeria or abroad. However, you must know that the list of documents mentioned here are the common documents that most law schools require for admission.
You may be required to supply other documents other than those mentioned here, Different schools have their procedure and demand when it comes to admission, therefore, you must keep tabs on the school admission office.Â
Transcripts
The transcripts are proof proof proof of your undergraduate studies and your performance while running the program. You can get them from your school’s admission office.
Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation is a letter that attests that you have good values when it comes to academics and character.
Most people prefer to get one from their professors, lecturers, or supervisors in their undergraduate school the reason being that it holds more weight when your recommendation is coming from your undergraduate school. However, if you can get one from a respectable source other than your undergraduate school.Â
Application Form
As expected, you will need to get the application form and fill them out accordingly. The form is part of the admission process. Most schools have them on their website where you can download the softcopy to fill them. The mode of submission and the deadline is available on the website.
Law Degree Certificate
One of the important documents for admission into law school is your certificate which shows you complete an undergraduate law program. Also, it is a means of identification to know whether you complete the program in an accredited institution.
Benefits of going to law schoolÂ
Why must you go to law school? What will you gain from the whole process? These questions are what we will answer in this section.
Leadership Skills
Passing through law school prepares you for the necessary skills required for leadership especially when you want to start your law firm or act in a leadership capacity role in a law organization.Â
Opportunities
Law school opens your eyes to more opportunities that you do not know about or are not qualified for. The whole experience is more advanced and deepens your knowledge in the matters of law.
Analytical Thinking
The drillings in law school sharpen your analytical thinking as you come across several cases (present and past). With this, you will be confident and knowledgeable in distinguishing between the relevant facts that are inherent in the case.
SpecializationÂ
Law school gives you insights into the available specialization in law. From there your interest and knowledge can grow in picking a particular area of interest to specialize in.Â
Networking
Believe me, the rate of success in a particular field is faster with networking. Going to law school is one of the sure ways to network with professionals and elite students. The knowledge and the connection are worthy for the success of your law career.
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Surviving Law School in Nigeria
The struggles in law school are much more than what one will face during the periods of undergraduate study. You will need to double what you were doing previously. I will share some tips on how you can survive the pressure and the challenges you will face during your study.
Avoid Distractions
It will be a period of back-to-back demand on your commitment and focus during your time in law school. If you want to excel and survive the whole struggle then you have to do away with distractions and discipline yourself. Distractions can come in different forms such as relationships, friends, phones, and other things.Â
All you need is to have a personal and honest talk with yourself to identify your distractions and resolve to handle them.
Sort for accommodation early
The campuses have hostels for accommodation but the slot is limited. Therefore, you have to be fast about applying for them. The benefit of living in the hostel is the proximity to lecture rooms.
However, if you want to live off campus ensure that the proximity to the campus is not a problem.
Get information on the right materials for the study
There is so much to gain by sourcing information on the right study material. Ask your seniors and professors about the course materials needed. Ensure that you get the hard copies of this book.
Make time for reading
You know from. undergraduate days studying law involves reading many books, mostly high-volume ones. Studying in law school is not different and the measure of reading is even higher.
You probably know that you need to read more. Set aside a workable timetable for you to study and engage in study groups and collaboration works.
Final Notes on Law Schools in Nigeria
Like other countries in the world, Nigeria has its law school to prepare lawyers who wish to practice in Nigeria.
There are six campuses of the law school in Nigeria granting admission to students (both foreign and local). Law school is generally tedious hence why we share some tips for how to survive in Nigeria law school.
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