Dr. Ishaya Martins (Associate Professor)
Dean, Faculty of Law
Welcome Message from the Dean, Faculty of Law
Dear all,
On behalf of the Faculty of Law, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our vibrant and dynamic academic community at the National Open University of Nigeria. Whether you are a returning learner continuing your academic pursuit, or a new student beginning your journey as an LLB student, or advancing your expertise through the LLM programme, or pursuing groundbreaking research at the PhD level, we are delighted and thrilled to have you as part of our vibrant and diverse academic community. Please, join us in the exciting world of legal education at the prestigious faculty of law.
At the National Open University of Nigeria, we are proud to offer an up-to-date Open and Distance Learning environment, designed to provide flexibility and accessibility to students from all walks of life. Our commitment to high-quality, student centered learning ensures that you will receive a world-class education that prepares you for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the legal profession.
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The Faculty has four departments:
Department of Commercial Law
Department of Jurisprudence and International Law
Department of Private and Property Law
Department of Public Law
Our distinguished faculty academic staff members are not only scholars of the highest calibre but also passionate about helping you develop the critical thinking, research, and professional skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-evolving legal background. We embrace the unique strengths of our Open and Distance Learning model, leveraging technology and innovative teaching methods to offer an enriching learning experience that is both engaging and impactful.
As you embark on this academic journey, remember that the study of law is not just about mastering legal principles, but also about developing a deeper understanding of justice, ethics, and the role of law in society. We are here to support you every step of the way, providing the resources, guidance, and mentorship you need to thrive academically and professionally. Also, the Students’ Handbook is available as a guide to the students.
I encourage you to take full advantage of the opportunities that our faculty and the wider University Community offer. Stay curious, be engaged, and approach your studies with a spirit of determination and passion in the pursuit of academic excellence.
Once again, I welcome you to our prestigious Faculty of Law of the National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. We look forward to celebrating your academic achievements and personal growth in the years ahead.
Warm regards.
Dr. Ishaya Martins (Associate Professor)
Dean
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Public Law
Public law is the part of law that governs relations between legal persons and a government, between different institutions within a state, between different branches of governments, as well as relationships between persons that are of direct concern to society.
Commercial Law
Commercial law, also known as mercantile law or trade law, is the body of law that applies to the rights, relations, and conduct of persons and business engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales. It is often considered to be a branch of civil law and deals with issues of both private law and public law.
Studying Commercial Law will give you an array of skills that are valued highly in business. It will develop your analytical and critical thinking skills, improve your written communication skills, and help you to think strategically about business opportunities and risks. Commercial law governs transactions between separate legal entities. It is the task of a commercial lawyer to investigate, identify, and act upon a wide variety of information relating to client activities.
Private and Property Law
Property rights provide the owner with the legal ownership of a resource. This is backed and enforced by the legal system as well as the protections government provides through law and order. It allows owners to freely use their resources however they see fit – with the comfort that their assets will be legally protected. For businesses, this means that they have the right to use their capital to produce goods without fear of loss. This is backed and enforced by the legal system and law and enforcement provided by the government.These property rights allow for a free and efficient market. By employing property rights, any disputes over economic resources are resolved in a peaceful and amicable way through the courts.The importance of property rights cannot be understated. It is one of the key cornerstones of a stable and prosperous economy.
Jurisprudence & International Law
Jurisprudence, or legal theory, is the theoretical study of the propriety of law. Scholars of jurisprudence seek to explain the nature of law in its most general form and provide a deeper understanding of legal reasoning and analogy, legal systems, legal institutions, and the proper application and role of law in society whilst International law is an independent system of law existing outside the legal orders of particular states. It differs from domestic legal systems in a number of respects.
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