The Nigerian Legal System (a Practical Guide) By Victor O. Ayeni, 1st Edition 2023

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The Nigerian Legal System (a Practical Guide) By Victor O. Ayeni, 1st Edition 2023

The Nigerian Legal System is an important academic module and a key foundational course in every Faculty of Law in Nigeria. The Council of Legal Education and the National Universities Commission (NUC) categorized it as a core course that must be passed by law students. Having taught the module for over a decade, the author realized the need for an up-to-date text written in simple, succinct and lucid language. Most texts on the subject are well out of date while others lack basic presentation styles that would enhance students’ mastery and comprehension. This book is especially tailor-made for students. The book contains 14 chapters divided into two parts, each part representing fairly the course exposition for each semester. The language is easy to read and the course content is presented and organized using numbering, bullets and other graphical tools. Each chapter begins with a synopsis that helps the student identify the important takeaways and what to learn from the chapter. The book covers series of topics as prescribed by the NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). Some of the topics covered include: Introduction to Legal System, Nature and Theories of Law, Local Statutes and Interpretation of Statutes, English Law, Case Law, Customary Law, Internal Conflicts of Law, History of Court System in Nigeria, Superior Courts, Inferior Courts, Regulatory Bodies for Federal and State Courts, Procedure for the Appointment of Judicial Officers, The Legal Profession, Controlling Bodies in the Legal Profession, Guidelines for the Conferment of the Rank of SAN 2022, Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners, Access to Justice, Legal Aid and Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR). The book introduces students to new and emerging special courts and tribunals such as the Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST) and Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT). It also contains a detailed and comprehensive discussion of Civil and Criminal Litigation and Procedure. You are lucky to have this book. I wish you a pleasurable reading, and look forward to your feedbacks and reviews.