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School of Legal Studies (SLS)

The mission of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) 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. As an addition to the existing programmes, the university deemed it imperative to include degree programmes in Law – LL.B. Jurisprudence and International Law (JIL) and LL.B. Commercial and Industrial Law (CIL), 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 programmes of SLS is to create an environment that spurs intellectual rigour, analytical and critical engagements as well as profound ethical standards. The prorgramme aims to produce law graduates who can compete actively in legal, social, economic and political developments on a global scale.

  1. To 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.
  2. To ensure that students are imbued with a general knowledge and understanding of Law.
  3. To develop in students the intellectual ability to apply research, knowledge and analytical skills to solving theoretical and practical legal problems.
  4. To acquaint students with principles of judicial processes, legal systems, as well as their interactions with socio-economic frameworks.
  5. To provide, through training and orientation, an appreciation of the growing relevance of inter and multidisciplinary approach to the solutions of complex life problems and the roles of law therein.
  1. Prepare students to practice Law with professional excellence and commitment to fairness, justice, compassion and the highest ethical standards
  2. 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
  3. Prepare students to serve the community, accommodate disadvantaged members of the society, and be dedicated to the preservation of human dignity and the common good
  4. Train students to appreciate the synergy between the law and other disciplines or professions
  5. Prepare students for the diverse and globalised environment.

LL. B. Law - 5 YEARS CURRICULUM PLAN

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 moot 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 legal and non-legal sectors.

   100 Level Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

GST1211

Use of English

2

R

30

-

GST1213

Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT

2

R

30

-

GST1215

Nigerian People and Culture

2

R

30

-

LAW 101

Legal Method 1

3

C

45

15

PSY 103

Psychology I

3

R

30

-

LIT 105

Introduction to Literature

3

C

30

-

LAW 103

Logic & Philosophy of Thoughts I

3

R

45

 

SSC 201

Introduction to Computer

2

C

30

 

 

TOTAL

20

 

 

 

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

GST1222

Communication in French

2

E

30

-

GST1224

Logical Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

2

R

30

-

LAW 102

Legal Method II

3

C

45

15

LAW 105

Logic & Philosophy of Thoughts II

3

R

45

 

PSY 104

Psychology II

3

R

30

-

ECO 102

Introduction to Economics

2

E

30

-

LAW 104

Introduction to Sociology

2

E

30

 
 

TOTAL

17

   

200 Level Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

GST2211

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

2

C

30

-

GST2213

Leadership Skills

2

C

30

-

GST2215

Core Life Skills & Happiness

2

R

30

-

PUL 201

Constitutional Law I

3

C

30

15

CIL 201

Law of Contract I

3

C

30

15

PUL 203

Nigerian Legal System I

3

C

30

15

PPL 203

Family Law I

3

E

30

15

PPL 205

Administrative Law I

3

E

30

15

 

TOTAL

21

   

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

GST 211

Peace and Conflict  Resolution

2

Core

30

-

GST 311

Environment and Sustainable Development

2

Core

30

 

PUL 202

Constitutional Law II

3

C

30

15

CIL 202

Law of Contract II

3

C

30

15

PUL 204

Nigerian Legal System II

3

C

30

15

PPL 204

Family Law II

3

E

30

15

PPL 206

Administrative Law II

3

E

30

15

 

TOTAL

19

   

300 Level Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

LAW 301

Legal Research & Writing I

3

E

30

15

PUL 301

Criminal Law I

3

C

30

15

PPL 301

Law of Torts I

3

C

30

15

CIL 303

Commercial Law I

3

C

30

15

PPL 305

Property Law I

3

C

30

15

ICL 307

Introduction to Islamic Law I

3

E

30

15

JIL 311

Information and Communications Technology Law 1

 

3

E

30

 

15

 

TOTAL

21

   

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

LAW 302

Legal Research & Writing II

3

E

30

15

PUL 302

Criminal Law II

3

C

30

15

PPL 302

Law of Torts II

3

C

30

15

CIL 304

Commercial Law II

3

C

30

15

PPL 306

Property Law II

3

C

30

15

ICL 308

Introduction to Islamic Law II

3

E

30

15

JIL 312

Information and Communications Technology Law II

 

3

E

30

 

15

 

TOTAL

21

   

400 Level Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

LAW 401

Introduction to Legal Practice I

3

E

30

15

CLE 401

Clinical and Moot Court Practice

3

C

30

15

JIL 403

Environmental Law I

3

E

30

15

PPL 403

Equity and Trusts I

3

C

30

15

PPL 405

Law of Banking I

3

E

30

15

JIL 405

Public International Law I

3

C

30

15

JIL 407

International Trade & Investment Law I

3

E

30

15

PUL 401

Law of Evidence I

3

C

30

15

LAW 411

Research Methods

2

R

30

 
 

Total

26

   

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

LAW 402

Introduction to Legal Practice II

3

E

30

15

JIL 404

Environmental Law II

3

E

30

15

PPL 404

Equity and Trusts II

3

C

30

15

PUL 402

Law of Evidence II

3

C

30

15

PPL 406

Law of Banking II

3

E

30

15

JIL 406

Public International Law II

3

C

30

15

JIL 408

International Trade & Investment

Law II

3

E

30

15

PSY 411

Forensic Psychology

2

C

30

-

 

Total

23

   

 

500 Level Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

JIL 501

Jurisprudence and Legal Theory I

3

C

30

15

PPL 501

Company Law I

3

C

30

15

PPL 503

Insurance Law I

3

E

30

15

CIL 507

Labour Law / Industrial Law I

3

E

30

15

JIL 503

Oil and Gas Law I

3

E

30

15

PPL 509

Conveyancing I

3

E

30

15

 

TOTAL

18

 

  

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

JIL 502

Jurisprudence and Legal Theory II

3

C

30

15

PPL 502

Company Law II

3

C

30

15

PPL 504

Insurance Law II

3

E

30

15

CIL 508

Labour Law / Industrial Law I

3

E

30

15

JIL 504

Oil and Gas Law II

3

E

30

15

PPL 510

Conveyancing II

3

E

30

15

LAW 599

Long Essay in the Final Year

6

C

  
 

TOTAL

24

   

                                                                                                 Total:   210

Programmes offered by the School of Legal Studies (SLS)

Jurisprudence and International Law (JIL)
Commercial and Industrial Law (CIL)
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