FACULTY OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree Programme
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FACULTY
In 1984, the Lagos State House of Assembly passed Law No. 9 of July 1984 officially
establishing Lagos State University as the University of the Lagos State Government. With the
founding of the University came the Faculty of Law and Humanities as one of the foundation
faculties; the other two were the Faculties of Science and Education. Adopting the National
Universities Commission (NUC) Approved Minimum Academic Standards (AMAS), the Faculty
commenced with the admission of its first set of students for the 1984/85 academic session for the
LL.B programme. The Faculty’s cardinal philosophy and objective is to recognize the unique
role of sound legal education “as a stimulus to stir the student into critical analysis and
examination of the prevailing social, economic and political system’’. To this effect, the Faculty
has witnessed remarkable development both in its standard and status as a foremost institution of
learning.
In 1989, the Faculty established The Law Centre as a semi-autonomous Consultancy cum training
unit of the Faculty. The Centre has organized Conferences and Workshops on topical legal issues
and established two-year evening Law Diploma Programme (currently under the School of Part
Time Studies of the University). The University Council approved the Institute of Maritime Law
in 1995 as a pioneering research and training centre in contribution to the development of the
maritime industry in Nigeria. In 1996, the Faculty commenced its general and specialized LL.M
programme, which has continued to provide academic and practical training at advanced level to
Lawyers and prospective Academics.
At present, the Faculty consists of five departments, namely Business Law; Jurisprudence and
International Law; Private and Property Law, Public Law and Islamic Law. A Law Library, a
rapidly expanding teaching and research infrastructure supports the Faculty with an active faculty
membership that has provided acknowledged record of legal scholarship and professional
excellence. The Faculty developed its curriculum through a periodic review and addition of new
courses as part of its response to current developments in the interaction between legal knowledge
and wider social, political and technological development in the society. The Faculty continues
to strive to provide legal education to successive students who continue to add to its rich alumni
in the professional industry, as well as in government.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the LL.B programme leading to the award of Bachelor of Laws of the Faculty
are clearly articulated “to ensure that the Graduate of Law will have clear understanding of the
place and importance of Law in society”. The Faculty recognizes the need for Law students to
have a broad knowledge of and exposure to other disciplines in the process of acquiring legal
education. Legal Education should, therefore, act first as a stimulus to stir the students into
critical analysis and examination of the prevailing social, economic and political systems of their
community and, secondly as an intellectual exercise aimed at studying and assessing the
operation, efficiency and relevance of various rules of law in the society.
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Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
1.
embrace various careers, including careers in the Civil Service and the Private Sector,
national and international.
2.
serve as adviser to governments and their agencies, ministries, companies, business
firms, associations, individuals etc.
3.
perform judicial and legislative functions, criminal prosecution and civil litigation,
arbitration, negotiation and administration of estates, etc.
Admission Requirements
There are two modes of admission of students into the Faculty of Law.
I.
University Matriculation Examination (UME) Entry Mode
In addition to the general admission requirements a candidate must also possess credit
passes at the SSCE or GCE or their equivalent in the following three subjects:
(a)
English Language
(b)
English Literature
(c)
Mathematics
II
Direct Entry Mode
A candidate for admission through this mode must possess :
(a)
At least two ‘A’ Level passes with credit in English Language, English Literature
and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level.
(b)
A university degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper, or
(c)
A postgraduate degree, e.g., M.Sc, M.A, or Ph.D degree in a relevant discipline
(d)
A two year diploma in law, with Upper Credit or Distinction plus credit in five
papers, in the SS Certificate Examination or GCE ‘O’ Level with credit in
English Language and English Literature.
Duration
The programme is for a minimum of ten semesters or five academic sessions and
maximum of fourteen semesters or seven academic sessions for full-time and minimum
of twelve semesters or six academic sessions for part-time UME candidates or a
minimum of eight semesters or four academic sessions for Direct Entry candidates, who
are admitted into the 200 Level of the programme.
Direct Entry students shall be required to take, in addition, appropriate prescribed GNS
Courses and other Compulsory Courses at the 100 Level.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to the general University graduation requirements, a student must pass a TOTAL of
194 units, including a minimum of 30 elective units.
LIST OF COMPULSORY LAW COURSES TAUGHT
TO NON-LAW STUDENTS
Course
Code
JIL105
JIL106
JIL 203
Course Title
General Principles of Law I
General Principles of Law II
Nigerian Legal System for Non-Law Students
Semester
Level
First
Second
First
100
100
200
Course
Unit
2
2
3
2
JIL 204
JIL 205
PPL 201
PPL 202
General Principles of International Law
Introduction to International Law
Law of Torts for Non-Law Students
Law of Torts for Non-Law Students
Second
First
First
Second
200
200
200
200
2
2
2
2
ISL206
ISL 306
ISL 308
ISL 310
BUL 309
BUL 308
BUL 306
BUL 305
PUL308
PPL303
BUL 402
ISL 405
ISL 406
BUL 507
BUL 509
BUL 510
Introduction to Islamic Law
Islamic Family Law for Non-Law Students I
Islamic Law of inheritance for Non-Law Students II
Islamic Law of State
Law Relating to Banking
Company Law
Labour Law
Business Law
Administrative Law
Environmental Law for Non-Law Students
Insurance Law for Non-Law Students
Islamic Criminal Law
Modern Development in Islamic Law
Law For Engineers
Commercial Law for Non Law Students
Law of Business and Carriage
Second
Second
Second
Second
First
Second
Second
First
Second
First
Second
First
Second
First
First
Second
200
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
400
400
400
500
500
500
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
LIST OF COURSES
100 Level
First Semester
Course Code
ENG 101
ENG 103
ENG 105
FRE 123
FRE 125
GNS 101
ISL 101
JIL 101
JIL 103
GRP 103
GRP 109
HIS 103
HIS 121
ECO 101
POL 101
SOC 101
Course Title
Introduction to English Language I
Practical Spoken English
Introduction to Fiction
French Grammar I
French Reading and Comprehension I
Use of Library
Introduction to Islamic Law I
Legal Methods I
Introduction to Logic
Introduction to Human Geography I
Introduction to Surveying I
Lagos Up to the 18th Century
Major World Civilization
Introduction to Economics I
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to Sociology I
Units
Status
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
C
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
3
SOC 103
SOC 105
Nigerian Heritage
Introduction to African Societies and Cultures I
Second Semester
Course Code
GNS 102
ENG 124
FRE 124
FRE 126
ENG 100
ISL 102
JIL 102
PHL 104
ENG 102
GRP 104
POL 104
SOC 104
SOC 108
Course Title
Introduction to English Linguistics
Introduction to Short Story
French Grammar II
French Reading and Comprehension II
Use of English
Introduction to Islamic Law II
Legal Methods II
Critical Thinking II
English Composition I
Elements of Human Geography II
Organization of Government
Introduction to Sociology II
Introduction of African Societies and Culture II
2
2
E
E
Units
Status
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
Units
Status
200 Level
First Semester
Course Code
Course Title
GNS 201
Law of Contract I
4
C
CSC 101
Introduction to Computer Science
2
C
BUL 201
Lagos And Its Environment
2
C
ISL 201
Quran and Hadith I
4
C
ISL 203
Islamic Law of Transaction I
4
C
JIL 201
Nigerian Legal System
4
C
PUL 201
Constitutional Law I
4
C
POL 201
Nigerian Government and Politics I
2
E
HIS 209
Economic History of West Africa to 1800 A.D.
2
E
ENG 200
English Sentence and Clause
2
E
ENG 202
English Composition II
2
E
FRE 221
French Translation I
2
E
FRE 225
French Grammar I
2
E
SOC 205
Elements of Social Change I
2
E
Second Semester
4
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Status
GNS 202
African History and Culture
2
C
BUL 202
Law of Contract II
4
C
ISL 202
Quran and Hadith II
4
C
ISL 204
Islamic Law of Transaction II
4
C
JIL 203
Nigerian Legal System II
4
C
PUL 202
Constitutional Law II
4
C
ECE 211
Application of Computers to Legal Studies
2
C
GRP 203
Spatial Organisation I (Population)
2
E
POL 204
Political Ideas
2
E
ENG 203
The English Nominal Group
2
E
ENG 204
Practical Spoken English
2
E
FRE 222
French Translation II
2
E
FRE 226
French Grammar II
2
E
SOC 206
Elements of Social Change II
2
E
Units
Status
300 Level
First Semester
Course Code
Course Title
GNS 301
Commercial Law
4
C
BUL 301
Logic and Philosophy
2
C
ISL 301
Islamic Law of Crime and Tort I
4
C
ISL 303
Usu Al Fiqh Jurisprudence I
4
C
PUL 301
Criminal Law
4
C
BUL 303
Intellectual Property Law I
4
E
JIL 301
Law and Medical Ethics
4
E
PPL 301
Environmental Law
4
E
PUL 303
Introduction to Islamic Law
4
E
Units
Status
Second Semester
Course Code
Course Title
GNS 302
Commercial Law
4
C
BUL 302
Man and Science
2
C
ISL 302
Islamic Law of Crime and Tort II
4
C
ISL 304
Usu Al Fiqh Jurisprudence II
4
C
PPL 302
Law of Tort II
4
C
PUL 304
Criminal Law
4
C
PPL 304
Environmental Law
4
E
5
JIL 304
Medical Law and Gender Issues
4
E
BUL 304
Intellectual Property Law II
4
E
PUL 306
Introduction to Islamic Law II
4
E
Units
Status
400 Level
First Semester
Course Code
Course Title
ISL 401
Islamic Law of Evidence I
4
C
PPL 401
Land Law I
4
C
PPL 403
Law of Equity
4
C
PUL 401
Law of Evidence I
4
C
ISL 403
Islamic Family Law I
4
E
JIL 401
Conflict of Laws I
4
E
JIL 403
Maritime Law I
4
E
BUL 401
Insurance Law
4
E
BUL 403
Petroleum Law I
4
E
BUL 405
International Trade Law I
4
E
PPL 405
Family Law I
4
E
PUL 407
Administrative Law
4
E
Units
Status
Second Semester
Course Code
Course Title
ISL 402
Islamic Law of Evidence II
4
C
PPL 410
Land Law II
4
C
PPL 412
Law Of Trust
4
C
PUL 402
Law Of Evidence II
4
C
BUL 410
Law Of Banking
4
E
BUL 412
Petroleum Law II
4
E
BUL 414
International Trade Law II
4
E
ISL 404
Islamic Family Law II
4
E
JIL 410
Conflict of Laws II
4
E
JIL 412
Maritime Law II
4
E
PPL 414
Administration of Estate and Succession
4
E
500 Level
First Semester
Course Code
BUL 501
Course Title
Law of Business Association l
Units
Status
4
C
6
ISL 501A
Islamic Law of Succession and Admin of Estate I
4
C
LAW 511
Research Project
3
C
JIL 501
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
4
C
ISL 503
Islamic Company Law I
4
E
JIL 503
Public International Law
4
E
BUL 503
Trade Union Law
4
E
BUL 505
Law of Taxation
4
E
PPL 501
Conveyancing
4
E
PUL 503
Press Law
4
E
Units
Status
Second Semester
Course Code
Course Title
BUL 504
Law of Business Association ll
4
C
ISL 502
Islamic Law of Succession & Admin. Of Estate
4
C
LAW 512
Project
3
C
JIL 506
Jurisprudence & Legal Theory
4
C
JIL 508
Public International Law
4
E
BUL 506
Trade Union Law
4
E
BUL 508
Law of Taxation
4
E
PPL 502
Conveyancing
4
E
PUL 504
Press Law
4
E
ISL 504
Islamic Company Law II
4
E
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