I am a legal practitioner, called to the Nigerian bar since last October. I am from port Harcourt and also reside in port Harcourt. Am also done with my NYSC as i served before law school. Since I was called last year, I have been on the hunt for a law firm that I can stay and further my lawyering activities but I have been unable to find none. Each day I spend money going round town searching for law firms but all to no avail. I also observe proceedings on a regular basis.
As it is now, I am basically frustrated and tired of everything and I am about to abandon the noble profession. Maybe it's not my calling. I need urgent help and advice. I have lost my mind and I feel suicidal too.

That's how your country wastes lives and talent. dnt be hell bent on making money with the profession. Most profession here are overrated with slim chance of fulfilling practice

Try something else to keep body and soul together while you keep waiting and hoping.

NiRfreak:
That's how your country wastes lives and talent. dnt be hell bent on making money with the profession. Most profession here are overrated with slim chance of fulfilling practice

Try something else to keep body and soul together while you keep waiting and hoping.

Thanks so much Sir

barrwebilor:

Thanks so much Sir

You are welcome bro.....i never believed in travelling out until i graduated into the real world and realised i have been duped by the system. worst still , denied of quality education and opportunity.

Well, to keep yourself busy, you could blog on the aspect of law that appeals to you or just blog ob general issues...the benefits of blogging is that it makes your thought process clearer, your articulation better and your mind, broadened...especially from positive exchange of knowledge and information by people who comment on your blog.

Secondly, get yourself accredited with CAC...I do not need to say anything further about this point.

Third, dive into the waters of IP. No more.

Register a law firm...in your name, which incidentally doesn't require registration except you really want to or in your names...if with a friend: Aaaaa &Co or Aaaa &Bbbbb. With that, get a simple sign board with the inscription "Law Office", put it up at your place of residence and keep yourself busy....while prospecting. This is necessary for point number 3.

Study a vocation. Programming. Digital marketing, etc.

Are you a Christian? Why are you not?

Sorry to say bro not to discourage you but Law is the most over hyped course in Nigeria... Look for other alternative like banking if you're good with numbers... God will show u the light in due time. Best of luck bro

Crieff:
Well, to keep yourself busy, you could blog on the aspect of law that appeals to you or just blog ob general issues...the benefits of blogging is that it makes your thought process clearer, your articulation better and your mind, broadened...especially from positive exchange of knowledge and information by people who comment on your blog.

Secondly, get yourself accredited with CAC...I do not need to say anything further about this point.

Third, dive into the waters of IP. No more.

Register a law firm...in your name, which incidentally doesn't require registration except you really want to or in your names...if with a friend: Aaaaa &Co or Aaaa &Bbbbb. With that, get a simple sign board with the inscription "Law Office", put it up at your place of residence and keep yourself busy....while prospecting. This is necessary for point number 3.

Study a vocation. Programming. Digital marketing, etc.

Are you a Christian? Why are you not?

I am very grateful for your candid and insightful advice. I have all that in mind. But establishing a law firm is not as easy as they make it look. I have special interest in entertainment law. Blogging is cool but it's going to set me apart from my dream of being a practising lawyer as it is very addictive.
Am a Christian

danduchi:
Sorry to say bro not to discourage you but Law is the most over hyped course in Nigeria... Look for other alternative like banking if you're good with numbers... God will show u the light in due time. Best of luck bro

Yes that is the truth. There are too many lawyers already. Thanks for your concern

NiRfreak:
You are welcome bro.....i never believed in travelling out until i graduated into the real world and realised i have been duped by the system. worst still , denied of quality education and opportunity.

Travelling out is also on my mind but its still risky as one could face worse travails there

barrwebilor:

Travelling out is also on my mind but its still risky as one could face worse travails there

Its not the ultimate though....it depends on your course and plans. Some courses are better placed in terms of training , exposure and opportunities abroad, Only if you want to remain a mediocre or settle for less in Nigeria

Mek I help you with rope or rat poison?