M.Phil. Common Law

Master of Philosophy in Common Law

List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
A. O. Sambo	Reader and Head of Department LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M.(Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law
W. O. Egbewole	Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ife); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,Public International law, Electoral Matter and Judiciary
H. O. Ijaiya	Professor B.A. (Ed.) (Ilorin); LL. B. (Jos);BL. (Lagos); LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D. (OAU, Ife)	International Environmental Law
R. K. Salman	Professor LL.B. (BUK, Kano); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (KualaLumpur)	Human Rights, Constitutional Law and International Humanitarian Law
A. A. Oba	Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ife); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (KualaLumpur)	Legal Pluralism, Comparative Law and Human Rights Law
M. A. Etudaiye	Professor LL.B. (ABU, Zaria); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, International Law
Nimah M. Abdulraheem	Professor LL.B. (BUK, Kano); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Gender Rights Law
I. A. Yusuf	Professor LL.B. (Jos); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ife); MILR. (Ilorin); Ph.D.(Kuala Lumpur)	Cyber Law, Intellectual Property Law, Financial Crime and Criminal law
M. K. Adebayo	Professor LL. B. (Maiduguri); BL. (Lagos);LL.M., Ph.D. (Jos)	Human Rights Law, Reproductive Health Rights, Family Law, Constitutional and AdministrativeLaw
B. A. Omipidan	Professor LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Comparative Medical Law and Ethics
K. I. Adam	Professor NCE. (Ilorin); LL.B. (BUK, Kano);BL. (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ife);Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Law of Intellectual Property, Revenue Law and Industrial Law
O.Y. Abdul-Hamid	Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ife); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (KualaLumpur)	Company Law and Corporate Governance
S. M. Olokooba	Professor B.A. (Hons), LL.B. (Ilorin); BL.(Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D.,PGDE (Ilorin)	Taxation Law, Commercial Law, International Banking Law
I. Imam	Professor LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Constitutional Law, Law of Evidence
J. O. Olatoke	Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ife); BL. (Lagos); LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D. (OAU, Ife);PGDE. (UDU, Sokoto)	Private International Law,Environmental Law, International Economic Law and Criminal andCivil Litigation

L. A. Ayinla	Professor LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (KualaLumpur)	Alternative Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Law
Ganiat M. Olatokun	Reader LL.B. (Maiduguri); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (Ife); Ph.D. (Utara)	Reproductive Health Law
D. A. Ariyoosu	Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M.(OAU, Ife); Ph.D.; PGDE. (UDU,Sokoto)	Telecommunication Law, Taxation Law, Law of Intellectual Property and Industrial Law
Hafast I. Sa‘adu	Reader LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin); PGDE. (UDU, Sokoto)	Taxation Law, Investment and Commercial Law
A. B. Abdulkadir	Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Environmental Law, Environmental Health Law
A. C. Onuora-Oguno	Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M.,LL.D. (Pretoria)	Human Rights Law
M. A. Ismail	Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Aviation Law
B. L. Ijaiya	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Biodiversity Law, Environmental Law and Land Law
Fatimah F. Abdulrazaq	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Maiduguri); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Child‘s Law
S. O. Afolabi	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (OAU, Ife); BL. (Abuja);LL.M., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Land and Property Law
Khairat O. Akanbi	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ife), Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Company Law and Corporate Governance
Anthonia O. Ugowe	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Manchester); Ph.D. (Dundee)	Company Law, Corporate Governance and Public Governance
Oluwabunmi L. Niyi-Gafar	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ibadan); LL.D. (Pretoria)	Human Rights Law
Barakat A. Raji	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Construction Law, Jurisprudence and Human Rights Law
L. A. Abdulrauf	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Zaria); BL. (Abuja); LL.M.(Ilorin); LL.D. (Pretoria)	Comparative Constitutional Law, Digital Rights

R. J. Adebimpe	Senior Lecturer PGDE. (UDU, Sokoto) LL.B.(Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Medical and Reproductive Health Law
Oluwatosin B. Igbayiloye	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin); LL.D. (Pretoria)	Business and Human Rights Law
A. A. Daibu	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M.,Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Family Law, Alternative Distpute Resolution
R. F. Mahmud	Lecturer I LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kwazulu Natal)	Electronic Evidence Law

B. Introduction

The programme is for the advancement of research and analytical skill in the relevant areas of law. The knowledge so acquired should substantially enhance their prospects of gaining employment in various capacities such as academics, professional and other areas of work where the ability apply and advise upon legal issues is significant.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is for the enhancement of research and professional skills in Laws and ability to function effectively and competitively in academics locally and globally.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to stimulate excellent research and writing skills based on stronger foundation and better understanding of the role of law in a contemporary context.

Objectives:

Producing graduates of distinction committed to lifelong learning, integrity and professionalism, capable of being responsible leaders and communicators in their respective fields;
displaying the ability to deal with different types of legal systems and laws; and
developing the ability to analyse, articulate and write on legal issues, by linking previous or current experience with an academic inquiry, particularly via the dissertation.

E. Admission Requirements

The candidate is required to possess the following:

O Level Credits or its equivalent in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Literature in English; and
A first degree in Law from a recognised university with at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Honours. In addition, candidates are required to satisfy the Faculty Postgraduate Board at a placement screeding exercise.
For M.Phil stand alone, candidate with Master degree from a recognised university with at least 50 – 54.5% or 3.0 – 3.49 CGPA or its equivalent. In addition, candidates are expected to satisfy the Faculty Postgraduate Board at a placement screening exercise to be conducted by the Faculty.

F. Duration of the Programme

The Full-time programme shall run for 12 calendar months.

Detailed Course Description

LAW 881 Legal Research Methodology 2 Credits Principle. Methods. Approaches to legal research and writing. Selection of research topics. Research design in legal study. Research methodology and research method. Finding materials in the library. Stages of legal research. Using social research methods, referencing, formatting. Ethical issues in legal research. Tips on dissertation/project. Defence/Viva voice. 30h (T); C

LAW 882 Seminar 1 Credit

Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor by the Faculty postgraduate board is required to present a seminar. 45h (P); C

LAW 899 Dissertation 5 Credits

Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor is required to conduct research in an area approved by the Faculty Postgraduate Committee culminating in the submission of a research project. 225h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

For the award of M.Phil. in Common Law, the candidate must have passed the prescribed courses and submitted the research dissertation based on a preceding research protocol and presentation of a seminar at the Faculty level. The provision of Postgraduate School shall apply in the assessment of the research protocol and oral examination of the research project for the award of M.Phil. degree.

I. Summary

Core Courses: LAW 881(2), LAW 882 (1), LAW 899 (5) 8 Credits

Total 8 Credits

M.Phil. Common Law

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