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US Lawyer - Admission To NLS For Bar Part 1 by lawgirlla: 5:49pm On Jan 23, 2016 |
Dear Members, I was hoping I could get some answers/clarification regarding Bar Part 1 application and pursuing call to the Nigerian Bar. It's a little difficult finding answers online or through the NLS admission portal - no info. So, I'm relying on some insight here: 1. Background: I'm an Attorney in California (Juris Doctor). I don't have an LLB but I have an undergraduate degree (Bachelors - BA) and graduate degree (Masters- MBA) both in Business. My law school transcript has courses such as Contracts, Evidence, Tort, Constitutional Law, Property Law (not sure if this counts as "Land Law" ), Criminal Law, Equity & Trust and Business Associations (not sure if this counts as "Commercial Law" ). 2. I obtained my Juris Doctorate on a part-time basis. Again, it was not an LLB degree which requires full-time enrollment. Do you foresee any admission issues based on the info above? 3. I have a 10 year old who will be coming with me. Are there primary schools around Bwari campus? Obviously, I will seek living accommodation off-campus. 4. Does Nigeria recognize dual citizenship (Nigeria and US)? I'm seeing conflicting info online. I was born in Nigeria, my parents are Nigerians. I've been in the US since 1995 & I'm a US citizen. I have an expired Nigerian passport (expired in 1998) which I have to renew before coming to NLS. 5. Is call to the Nigerian Bar reserved only for Nigerian citizens? 6. Is Bar 1 a 3-month program (June through Sept.) or a 6-month program? How long is Bar 2? 7. Does application for Bar 1 typically open in April or May? 8. How is the job market for a newly admitted Barrister, like me, in Nigeria considering my background (as described in question 1 above)?? Thanks so much for any feedback. God bless. |
Re: US Lawyer - Admission To NLS For Bar Part 1 by Otori123(m): 6:08pm On Jan 23, 2016 |
I am presently a student of NLS Bwari. Call me to get your infos. I can't write as much as u want here... 07063406146 |
Re: US Lawyer - Admission To NLS For Bar Part 1 by lawgirlla: 6:13pm On Jan 23, 2016 |
Hello Otori123, Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I cannot call. However, if/when you do have time to write, feel free to email me at lawgirlla@gmail.com. I appreciate your help. |
Re: US Lawyer - Admission To NLS For Bar Part 1 by Otori123(m): 6:18pm On Jan 23, 2016 |
lawgirlla:Alright. I will try sending a message later then. |
Re: US Lawyer - Admission To NLS For Bar Part 1 by Otori123(m): 7:16pm On Jan 23, 2016 |
Check ur mail |
Re: US Lawyer - Admission To NLS For Bar Part 1 by lawgirlla: 7:34pm On Jan 23, 2016 |
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