FACULTY OF LAW

BRIEF HISTORY OF CREATION

The Faculty of Law of the University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria was established in 1992 under the pioneer Deanship of Professor Akin Oyebode, Like other Law Faculties across the nation, the aim of the Faculty is to produce well-rounded graduates, armed not only with the basic tools of legal analysis, but also with a through grasp of the socio-economic, political and cultural parameters within which the law operates.

Accordingly, the academic programmes of the Faculty have been designed to acquaint students with the underlying assumption and techniques to the legal process in order to prepare them adequately for the variety of roles which lawyers are called upon to play in an increasingly complex society like Nigeria

The Faculty set out to be a centre of an excellent tradition in the study of Law. Apart from incorporating the usual courses that are expected of a Law Faculty, the UNAD, Law Faculty teaches courses and conducts research into African Customary Law and Islamic Law thereby blazing the trail in acculturating the study of Law to its African social context. In this manner, it contribute to building national cohesion and understanding.

Another unique feature of the Faculty is its exposure of its students to Clinical Legal Education (CLE) through its Law Clinic and Street Law Projects. Clinical Legal Education provides student with the opportunity of learning about practical aspects of lawyering in their undergraduate years so that they can assist members of the public. The Law Students of UNAD are thus made to develop community service values which presently constitute a void in the ethics of the legal profession.

In its short years of existence, the UNAD Law Faculty has produced qualitative students who are making tremendous contribution to various aspects of national life.

Philosophy and Objectives

The central aim of the Faculty of Law is to equip students with highly regarded qualifications, skills and experience which will enhance their career aspirations and enrich their future, either as lawyers, people in public service or business. The programme is thus tailored after the National Universities Commission’s guidelines which emphasize the need for graduates to be knowledgeable in other fields of human endeavour such as Philosophy, Economics, Psychology etc. In line with our commitment to promoting a legal education of the highest quality, the academic programme is also designed to incorporate social, political and economic parameters within which the law operates with the basic tools of legal analysis. To achieve the objectives of the programme, the following non-law courses are also taught: Communication in English, Philosophy and Logic, Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, Introduction to Social Anthropology, Information and Communication Technology, Ancient Philosophy, Use of Library and Study Skills, Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skills, Nigerian Peoples and Culture, Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy, Constitutional Development in Nigeria, Introduction to Problems of Philosophy, Introduction to Economics.

ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE FACULTY

A. DEAN’S OFFICE

Dean – Dr. T.I. Akomolede

Sub-Dean – Mr. W.A. Adebayo

Faculty Officer – Mrs. R. T. B. Ade Ojo

Principal Personal Secretary – Mrs C.O. Akinola

Senior Typist – Mrs A.C. Adebisi

Office Assistant – Miss Mubowale Adeniyi

B. DEPARTMENTS

(i) Department of Private Law

Head – Mr. E.T. Yebisi

Chief Typist – Mrs S.O. Musa-Idris

(ii) Department of Public Law

Head – Mr. B.K. Omoleye

Senior Typist – Mrs F.F. Daodu

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LL.B. PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME OFFERED

The academic programme of the Faculty leads to the award of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree which may be awarded with honours or as a pass degree. The degree shall be awarded to candidates who have complied with the General Regulations of the University and have completed the requisite units of courses and passed the examinations prescribed by the Faculty.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

The LL.B. degree programme is spread over five years in the case of students admitted through the UME and four years in the case of students admitted by DIRECT ENTRY who normally commence the LL.B. programme at the 200 Level.