Postgraduate School
Doctor of Philosophy in Common Law
| 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 International law, Electoral Matter andJudiciary |
| 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, Constitutional Law 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 |
| I. 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, Constitutionaland 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 Banking Law |
| I. Imam | Professor LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Constitutional Law, Law of Evidence | |||
| J. O. Olatoke | Professor LL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL. (Lagos);LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife);PGDE (UDU, Sokoto) | Private International Law, Environmental Law, International Economic Law and Criminal and CivilLitigation | |||
| L. A. Ayinla | Professor LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Alternative Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Law | |||
| 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 of Intellectual Property andIndustrial Law | |||
| Hafast I. Sa‘adu | Reader LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-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 | |||
| Fatimah Abdulrazaq .F. | Senior Lecturer LL.B. (Maiduguri);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) BL. (Abuja); | Child‘s Law |
| S. O. Afolabi | Senior LecturerLL.B. (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL. (Abuja);LL.M., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria) | Land and Property Law |
| Khairat O. Akanbi | Senior LecturerLL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife), Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Company Law and Corporate Governance |
| Anthonia O. Ugowe | Senior LecturerLL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Manchester); Ph.D. (Dundee) | Company Law, CorporateGovernance and Public Governance |
| Oluwabunmi L. Niyi-Gafar | Senior LecturerLL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ibadan); LL.D. (Pretoria) | Human Rights Law |
| Barakat A. Raji | Senior LecturerLL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Construction Law, Jurisprudence and HumanRights Law |
| L. A. Abdulrauf | Senior LecturerLL.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 B. Igbayiloye | Senior LecturerLL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin); LL.D. (Pretoria) | Business and Human Rights Law |
| A. A. Daibu | Senior LecturerLL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M.,Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Family Law, Alternative Distpute Resolution |
| R. F. Mahmud | Lecturer ILL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kwazulu Natal) | Electronic Evidence 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 Land Law |
| M. A. Ismail | Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Aviation Law |
| A. C. Onuora-Oguno | Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M.,LL.D. (Pretoria) | Human Rights Law |
| M. T. Adekilekun | Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Procurement Law |
| A. O. Abdulkadir | Reader LL.B. (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | International Maritime Law |
| MariamAbdulraheem- Mustapha A. | Reader LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL. (Abuja);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Juvenile Law, Criminal Law and Disability 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 and qualification in Laws for self-reliance and ability to function effectively and competitively in the legal fields both 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:
E. Admission Requirements
The candidate is required to possess the following:
F. Duration of the Programme
The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 48 calendar months. The programme is full time study only.
G. Detailed Course Description
LAW 901 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 999 Thesis 10 Credits
Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor is required to conduct research in any area of interest approved by faculty postgraduate board. 450h (P); C
H. Graduation Requirements
For the award of Ph.D. in Common Law, a candidate must have passed the prescribed courses, presented two seminars at the Faculty level, and submitted a thesis based on a preceding research protocol. The provision of Postgraduate School shall apply in the assessment of the research protocol and oral examination of the thesis.
Summary
Core Courses: LAW 901(2), LAW 999 (10) 12 Credits
Total 12 Credits
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