M.Phil./Ph.D. Common Law

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Common Law M.Phil./Ph.D. Common Law

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
A. O. Sambo	Reader and Head of DepartmentLL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law
W. O. Egbewole	Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Public Internationallaw, Electoral Matter and Judiciary
H. O. Ijaiya	Professor B.A. (Ed.) (Ilorin); LL. B. (Jos); BL.(Lagos); LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife)	International Environmental Law
R. K. Salman	Professor LL.B. (BUK, Kano); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Human Rights, ConstitutionalLaw and International Humanitarian Law
A. A. Oba	Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Legal Pluralism, Comparative Law and Human Rights Law
M. A. Etudaiye	Professor LL.B. (ABU, Zaria); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, International Law
Nimah M. Abdulraheem	Professor LL.B. (BUK, Kano); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Gender Rights Law
J. A. Yusuf	Professor LL.B. (Jos); BL. (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU,Ile-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 Administrative Law
B. A. Omipidan	Professor LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU,Ile-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,  Ile-Ife);  Ph.D.(Kuala Lumpur)	Law of Intellectual Property, Revenue Law and Industrial Law
O.Y. Abdul- Hamid	Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Company Law and Corporate Governance
S. M. Olokooba	Professor B.A. (Hons), LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D., PGDE (Ilorin)	Taxation Law, Commercial Law,  International  BankingLaw
I. Imam	Professor LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Constitutional Law, Law of Evidence

Ganiat M. Olatokun	Reader LL.B. (Maiduguri); BL. (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Utara)		Reproductive Health Law
D. A. Ariyoosu	Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU,Ile-Ife); Ph.D.; PGDE. (UDU, Sokoto)		Telecommunication Law, Taxation Law, Law ofIntellectual Property and Industrial 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,Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)		Aviation Law
B. L. Ijaiya	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Biodiversity Law, Environmental Law and LandLaw
Fatimah F. Abdulrazaq	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Maiduguri); BL. (Abuja); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Child‘s Law
S. O. Afolabi	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL.LL.M., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria) (Abuja);		Land and Property Law

Khairat Akanbi O.	Senior LecturerLL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU,Ile-Ife), Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Company Law and Corporate Governance
Anthonia Ugowe O.	Senior Lecturer LL.B. LL.M.(Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); (Manchester); Ph.D. (Dundee)	Company Law, Corporate Governance and PublicGovernance
Oluwabunmi Niyi-Gafar .L.	Senior Lecturer LL.B. LL.M.(Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); (Ibadan); LL.D. (Pretoria)	Human Rights Law
Barakat A. Raji	Senior Lecturer LL.B. LL.M.(Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur)	Construction Law, Jurisprudence and HumanRights Law
L. A. Abdulrauf	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (ABU, Zaria); BL. (Abuja); LL.M.(Ilorin); LL.D. (Pretoria)	Information Technology Law and Digital Rights
R. J. Adebimpe	Senior LecturerPGDE. (UDU, Sokoto) LL.B. (Ilorin); BL.(Abuja); LL.M., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Medical and Reproductive Health Law
Oluwatosin Igbayiloye B.	Senior LecturerLL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); (Ilorin); LL.D. (Pretoria) LL.M.	Business and Human Rights Law
B. A. Daibu	Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M., Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Family Law, Alternative Distpute Resolution
R. F. Mahmud	Lecturer ILL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kwazulu Natal) LL.M.	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:

1. Producing graduates of distinction committed to lifelong learning, integrity and professionalism, capable of being responsible leaders and communicators in their respective fields;
2. displaying the ability to deal with different types of legal systems and laws; and
3. 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:

i. O Level Credits or its equivalent in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Literature in English

ii. 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.

iii. Candidate with Master degree from a recognised university with at least 55% or 3.5 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.

iv. 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. A candidate who is unable to convert to Ph.D. within 12 calendar months may be requested to complete his M.Phil. dissertation within another 12 calendar months and be issued M.Phil. certificate.

G. 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 or progression into Ph.D. degree programme, 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 and conversion to Ph.D. degree programme.

Summary

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

Total 8 Credits