Law is a five-year degree program in Nigerian Universities.
This post contains the Faculty of Law course outline and courses in Nigerian universities. Note that the course code may vary from university to university.
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Departments in Faculty of Law
The following are the departments of Law in Nigerian Universities;
- Department of Private Law
- Department of Public Law
- Department of International and Comparative Law
- Department of Property Law
- Department of Commercial and Corporate Law
- Department of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Faculty of Law Course Outline
Here is the course outline for the Faculty of Law;
First Year
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 131 | Legal Methods I | 2 |
| LAW 133 | Nigeran Legal System | 4 |
| PHIL 131 | Logic & Philosophic Thought I | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Principle of Psychology I | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Introduction to Nigerian Literature I | 3 |
| GSP 101 | Use of English I | 2 |
| GSP 105 | Natural Science I | 2 |
| ACC 101 | Element of Accounting I | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| MAN 141 | Elements of Business Economics I | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 132 | Legal Methods II | 2 |
| LAW 134 | Nigerians Legal System II | 4 |
| PHIL 132 | Logic & Philosophic Thought II | 3 |
| PSY 102 | Determinants of Behaviour | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Introduction to Nigerian Literature II | 3 |
| GSP 102 | Use of English II | 2 |
| GSP 106 | Natural Science | 2 |
| ACC 102 | Elements of Accounting II | 3 |
| PHI 102 | Introduction to Philosophy II | 3 |
| MAN 142 | Elements of Business Economics II | 3 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 251 | Law of Contract I | 4 |
| LAW 271 | Constitutional Law I | 4 |
| LAW 253 | Law of Torts | 4 |
| LAW 231 | Research Methodology & Legal Writing | 2 |
| LAW 275 | Children, Women, Illiterates and the Law I | 4 |
| LAW 273 | Law of Consumer Protection I | 4 |
| LAW 221 | Introduction to Customary & Indigenous Law I | 4 |
| MAW 301 | Elements of Management | 3 |
| MKT 323 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 252 | Law of Contract II | 4 |
| LAW 272 | Constitutional Law II | 4 |
| LAW 254 | Law of Torts II | 4 |
| LAW 276 | Children, Women, Illiterates and the Law II | 4 |
| LAW 274 | Law of Consumer Protection II | 4 |
| LAW 222 | Introduction to Customary & Indigenous Law II | 4 |
| ACC 251 | Fundamental of Government Accounting | 3 |
| MAN 261 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MKT 292 | Elements of Marketing | 3 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 311 | Commercial Law I | 4 |
| LAW 371 | Criminal Law I | 4 |
| LAW 373 | Law of Evidence & Procedure I | 4 |
| COS 101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| GSP 207 | Humanities | 2 |
| LAW 321 | African Customary Law Systems | 4 |
| LAW 375 | Law of Legislative Institutions | 4 |
| LAW 377 | Administrative Law I | 4 |
| LAW 313 | Banking and Insurance Law I | 4 |
| LAW 351 | Industrial Law I | 4 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 312 | Commercial Law II | 4 |
| LAW 372 | Criminal Law II | 4 |
| LAW 374 | Law of Evidence & Procedure II | 4 |
| COS 314 | Application of Computer to Legal Studies | 3 |
| LAW 322 | African Customary Law Systems II | 4 |
| LAW 376 | Law of Legislative Institutions II | 4 |
| LAW 378 | Administrative Law II | 4 |
| LAW 314 | Banking and Insurance Law II | 4 |
| LAW 352 | Industrial Law II | 4 |
| GSP 208 | Humanities | 2 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Course Code | Course TIttle | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 461 | Equity & Trusts I | 4 |
| LAW 463 | Land Law I | 4 |
| LAW 471 | Health Law I | 4 |
| LAW 473 | Constitutional Behaviour | 4 |
| LAW 433 | Criminology I | 4 |
| LAW 451 | Family Law I | 4 |
| LAW 467 | Law of Succession & Administration of Estate I | 4 |
| LAW 465 | Law of Energy & Natural Resources I | 4 |
| LAW 413 | Arbitration I | 4 |
| ACC 331 | Taxation I | 3 |
| BF 314 | Banking Methods and Process | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course TIttle | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 462 | Equity & Trusts II | 4 |
| LAW 464 | Land Law II | 4 |
| LAW 472 | Health Law II | 4 |
| LAW 474 | Constitutional Behaviour II | 4 |
| LAW 434 | Criminology II | 4 |
| LAW 452 | Family Law II | 4 |
| LAW 468 | Law of Succession & Administration of Estate II | 4 |
| LAW 466 | Law of Energy & Natural Resources II | 4 |
| LAW 414 | Arbitration II | 4 |
| MAN 302 | Elements of Management II | 3 |
| MKT 323 | Principles of Public Relations II | 3 |
Fifth Year
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 511 | Company and Partnership Law I | 4 |
| LAW 531 | Jurisprudence and Legal Theory I | 4 |
| LAW 513 | Law of Taxation I | 4 |
| LAW 541 | Conflict of Laws I | 4 |
| LAW 543 | Public Internation Law I | 4 |
| LAW 561 | Conveyancing Law I | 4 |
| LAW 563 | Law of Industrial & Intellectual Property I | 4 |
| LAW 571 | Planning Law I | 4 |
| LAW 545 | Environmental Law I | 4 |
| ACC 331 | Taxation I | 3 |
| BF 314 | Banking Methods and Process | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 512 | Company and Partnership Law I | 4 |
| LAW 532 | Jurisprudence and Legal Theory I | 4 |
| LAW 514 | Law of Taxation I | 4 |
| LAW 542 | Conflict of Laws I | 4 |
| LAW 544 | Public Internation Law I | 4 |
| LAW 562 | Conveyancing Law I | 4 |
| LAW 564 | Law of Industrial & Intellectual Property I | 4 |
| LAW 572 | Planning & Environmental Law I | 4 |
| LAW 546 | Environmental Law I | 4 |
| LAW 580 | Project | 6 |
Law Faculty Dress Code
The dress code for Law students is white on black.
Female students wear a black skirt on a white top.
Male students wear black trousers on white long sleeves.
I will like to hear from you. Ask me any questions about the Law Faculty.
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1.If you ask some people what are you studying they’ll tell you I’m studying civiI and criminal law,some will tell you they study Sharia law please I wish to know if there’s any department in law like that because I can’t find them written among the departments mentioned above.
2.If one study one of those law departments is he/she permitted to handle any type of case or you’ll be restricted.
Hello Anthony,
It is nice to hear from you.
1. The Law faculty comprises different departments depending on the university.
After you gain admission, you will decide the type of Law programme you want to study.
You cannot make this choice while applying for JAMB but after being a Law student.
2. Concerning the area of specialization, it depends on where you get employment.
But if you want to build a solid career in legal practice, you have to stick to one area of specialization, for example, criminal law.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Can i study law in UNN with 250
Does your school portal automatically change from your previous course when you when you switch to law?
how can i recieve lectures online for courses under law
Hello sir
Please is there any textbook for law students
If there is..Please list few for me
Victory,
There are plenty of textbooks for Law students.
You will know about them after getting admission to study Law.
Hi can I gain admission into LASU for law with 280
Pls can NCE holders study law?
Can i buy uniben post utme form to study law with 256
Hello Agnes,
The chance of getting admitted with this score is low. You need a high POST UTME score to make it possible.
Is it only black and white dresses we as law students are going to be wearing for lectures ? Is any other colour allowed?
Do you perhaps have any tips on any of the listed course starting fron the starters 100 level courses to the finishers? I would like to check up on each or any you have…
Dear Michael,
You can get any of these courses from the school’s bookshop or senior colleagues in your school.
PleaseCan I study law with 241 :in Uncial
I am not in school yet but I want to start studying before time. Please how do I get textbooks for the various course in law
Dear John,
You can ask a senior colleague you know to lend you their materials or if you live close to school, you can visit the school’s Bookshop or Library.
Can I study law in unilorin with 254 in jamb
Dear Temioluwa,
You can, if you get a really high Post Utme score. I recommend you check out our helpful tips on scoring high by clicking here
Can I study law with 259 in Uniabuja
sir i got 218 in my jamb and 5 alphas in waec. can i study law in funai
Chigoziem,
You have a low chance of studying Law at FUNAI with 218 as your JAMB score.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Can I study law at unn with 210 from
jamb.
how many years can i study law in unn
Which university can accept 250 and above for law?
You have a good chance at any of the State universities.
Can 229 study law in a private uni
Can I study law in OSU with 254 in my UTME?
Hello sir
Can I study Law with 250 in OAU?
It depends on the cut off mark for Law in OAU.
Can the ladies wear black trousers instead of skirt
I score 187 in jamb and I want to study law can it be possible
Your JAMB score is low to get Law in UNN.
Can I change from history and international studies to law
Can I do I change of course from Mass comm to law?
What are the basic requirements?
Yes, Glory.
It is 100% possible to change to Law from Mass communication.
About the requirements;
1. Buy the change of course form
2. Get a high CGPA
3. Meet with the Dean of Law at UNEC Campus to get other requirements.
Thanks I appreciate
Please can a law student wear short sleeves?
The dress code is long sleeves. You can add a suit if you have one.
Though, you may be able to wear short sleeves.
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