School of Legal Studies (SLS)
The mission of Skyline University Nigeria is to provide multi-disciplinary programmes in higher Education. The University is already conducting degree programmes in Arts, Management, Sciences, IT and Basic medical Sciences. In addition to the existing programmes, the university deemed it imperative to include degree programme in Law (LL.B), which is an important parameter of measuring social development of the community. The philosophy of the Law programme takes cognizance of the philosophy of legal system/practice and legal education for Nigerian people who can serve as legal practitioners and law enforcement officers in a more professional manner.
The School of Legal Studies (SLS) was established to contribute significantly to the enhancement of legal studies and practices. It is designed to provide legal education within the realms of a dynamic socio-political environment that encompasses the national and global trends and challenges. The main focus of the programme of SLS is to create an environment that motivates intellectual rigour, analytical and critical engagements as well as profound ethical standards. The programme aim to produce law graduates who can compete actively in legal, social, economic and political developments on a global scale.
- Ensuring Accurate and Comparative Legal Education - Ensure that Law is taught as it is meant at any given time, and that every Law student adopts a comparative approach to legal studies bearing in mind that there are many systems of Law (Common Law, Statutory Law, Customary Law and Islamic Law) currently in operation.
- Fostering a Comprehensive Understanding of Law - Ensure that students are imbued with a general knowledge and understanding of Law.
- Developing Analytical and Research Skills for Legal Problem-Solving - Develop in students the intellectual ability to apply research, knowledge and analytical skills to solving theoretical and practical legal problems.
- Understanding Judicial Processes, Legal Systems, and Socio-Economic Impact - Acquaint the students with principles of judicial processes, legal systems, as well as their interactions with socio-economic frameworks.
- Training Ethical and Excellence-Driven Legal Practitioners - Prepare students to practice Law with professional excellence and commitment to fairness, justice, compassion and the highest ethical standards
- Equipping Students for Success in Diverse Legal and Leadership Careers - Develop in students the knowledge and competency that will enable them to succeed in a range of careers, leadership at the Bar, the Bench, the academia, the public and private sectors
- Cultivating Socially Responsible and Compassionate Legal Professionals - Prepare students to serve the community, accommodate disadvantaged members of society, and be dedicated to the preservation of human dignity and the common good
- Fostering Interdisciplinary Appreciation of Law - Train students to appreciate the synergy between the law and other disciplines or professions.
This Curriculum offers a truly modern legal education reflecting the needs and concerns of Nigeria and the global community in the 21st century. The curriculum invites students to develop a knowledge and understanding of legal concepts, practical applications, and legal skills in clinical and debatable court practice, ethics, and legal argument. The curriculum exposes students to developing critical skills in research and analysis as well as understanding policy implications. Overall, the degree is designed to provide both a robust academic experience as well as vocational development – a balance that is highly sought after by employers in both law and non-law sectors.
A standard 5-year programme for students with Senior Secondary School Certificate, General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level, or their equivalent is offered. Direct Entry candidates will be permitted to join in year two of the programme. However, this category of students must take any 100-level course missed.
