Brief History
The Faculty of Law was established in 2024/2025 academic session as part of the University’s commitment to expanding academic offerings in professional and discipline-based education. The establishment of the Faculty reflects the growing need for well-trained legal professionals capable of addressing Nigeria’s complex legal, social, and developmental challenges within a plural legal system.
The Faculty of Law consists of two academic departments: the Department of Islamic Law and the Department of Public and Private Law. These departments collaborate to deliver a comprehensive legal education that integrates the principles of Islamic and Common Laws. Through this structure, the Faculty provides students with broad-based legal knowledge and skills required for effective legal practice, public service, and scholarly pursuits.
Since its establishment, the Faculty has focused on building a solid academic foundation through the development of curricula in line with the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Council for Legal Education requirements. Emphasis is placed on quality teaching, research, ethical standards, and the cultivation of critical legal reasoning.
Message from Dean
Dr. Abubakar Tsoho Getso, LL.B; BL; LL.M; Ph.D
Dean
Message From the Dean
List of Departments
Department of Islamic Law
Department of Public and Private Law
Dr Sadiq Shehu LL.B, BL, LL.M, Ph.D
Head of Department
Dr. Sani Salisu, LL.B, BL, LL.M, Ph.D
Head of Department
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Mission
The mission of the Faculty of Law is to advance legal education, research, and community service through:
- delivery of rigorous and integrated legal training;
- development of analytical reasoning, advocacy, research, and professional skills in students;
- promotion of ethical conduct, justice, and respect for the rule of law;
- advancement of legal research and scholarship relevant to Nigeria’s plural legal system; and
- preparation of graduates for the Nigerian Law School, legal practice, public service, and other careers.
Vision
To be a centre of excellence in legal education and research to produce competent, ethical, and socially responsible graduates committed to justice, the rule of law, and national development.
Admission Requirement
The entry requirements shall be through any of the two under-listed options:
Indirect (UTME) Mode
The minimum academic requirement is credit level passes in five (5) subjects at O’ Level in the nationally recognised examination, including English Language Literature in English and Islamic Studies obtained at not more than two sittings; such a candidate must, in addition, have an acceptable pass in the UTME.
Direct Entry Mode
- A two– or three–year Diploma certificate plus credit passes in five (5) papers, including English Language, Literature in English and Islamic Studies at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or General Certificate of Education ‘Ordinary’ Level or their equivalent; or
- Three (3) papers at the Principal or Advanced Level in Higher School Certificate or GCE together with credit in English Language, English Literature and Islamic Studies in the S.S.S. Certificate Examination or GCE ‘O’ Level or their equivalent, or
- Two (2) papers at Principal or Advanced Level in HSC or GCE plus credit in three (3) other papers (including English Language, English Literature and Islamic Studies) in S.S.S. Certificate examination or GCE ‘O’ Level or their equivalent.
- A good honours degree
List of Courses
100 Level
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| GST 111 | Communication in English Language | 2 Credits |
GST 112 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 Credits |
PUL 101 | Legal Method I | 4 Credits |
PUL 102 | Legal Method II | 4 Credits |
LAW 101 | English for Legal Writing | 2 Credits |
LAW 102 | Introduction to Logic | 2 Credits |
ICL 101 | Introduction to General Principle of Islamic Law | 2 Credits |
ICL 104 | Arabic Language for Legal Studies | 3 Credits |
200 Level
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
GST 212 | Philosophy, Logic, and Human Existence | 2 Credits |
ENT 211 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2 Credits |
PUL 201 | Constitutional Law I | 4 Credits |
PUL 202 | Constitutional Law II | 4 Credits |
CIL 201 | Law of Contract I | 4 Credits |
CIL 202 | Law of Contract II | 4 Credits |
PUL 203 | Nigerian Legal System I | 4 Credits |
PUL 204 | Nigerian Legal System II | 4 Credits |
ICL 201 | Ayat And Hadith Al –Ahkam | 3 Credits |
ICL 203 | Islamic Law of Crime | 3 Credits |
ICL 204 | Islamic Law of Torts | 3 Credits |
300 Level
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
GST 312 | Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 Credits |
ENT 312 | Venture Creation | 2 Credits |
PUL 301 | Criminal Law I | 4 Credits |
PUL 302 | Criminal Law II | 4 Credits |
PPL 301 | Law of Torts I | 4 Credits |
PPL 302 | Law of Torts II | 4 Credits |
CIL 303 | Commercial Law I | 4 Credits |
CIL 304 | Commercial Law II | 4 Credits |
ICL 301 | Muamalat (Islamic Law of Transaction) | 3 Credits |
ICL 304 | Enterprise Appreciation | 2 Credits |
400 Level
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
PUL 401 | Law of Evidence I | 4 Credits |
PUL 402 | Law of Evidence II | 4 Credits |
PPL 403 | Equity and Trusts I | 4 Credits |
PPL 404 | Equity and Trusts II | 4 Credits |
PPL 405 | Property Law I | 4 Credits |
PPL 406 | Property Law II | 4 Credit |
CLE 401 | Clinical and Moot Court Practice | 4 Credits |
CLE 402 | Clinical and Moot Court Practice | 4 Credits |
ICL 401 | Islamic Property Law | 3 Credits |
ICL 402 | Islamic Company Law | 3 Credits |
ICL 403 | Mirath &Wasiyya (Islamic Law of Inheritance) | 3 Credits |
500 Level
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
JIL 501 | Jurisprudence and Legal Theory I | 4 Credits |
JIL 502 | Jurisprudence and Legal Theory II | 4 Credits |
PPL 501 | Company Law I | 4 Credits |
PPL 502 | Company Law II | 4 Credits |
ICL 501 | UsulFiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) I | 3 Credits |
ICL 503 | Murafa’at (Islamic law of Evidence & Procedure | 3 Credit |
ICL 505 | Application of Sharia in Nigeria | 3 Credits |
LAW 599 | Long Essay | 6 Credits |