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Law
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- Published: 19 July 2016
Name of Faculty: Faculty of Law
Name of Dean:Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika
Faculty Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Faculty Contact Phone Number: 0909825906
List of Departments in the Faculty: (1) Department of Private Law (HOD: Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika) and (2) Department of Public Law (HOD, Dr. Theodore Okonkwo)
Brief Information about the Faculty of Law:
For nearly forty years of the establishment of the University of Port Harcourt as one of Nigeria’s second generation Universities, it did not have a Faculty of Law. Hence, the recent establishment of a Faculty of Law in the University of Port Harcourt is a welcomed development, considering the intense clamour from individuals and organizations for the establishment of a Faculty of Law in the University to satisfy the increasing demand for quality legal education in the regionin particular, and the nation at large.A major objective of the Faculty of Law which has two departments – Department of Public Law and Department of Private Law – is to develop, promote and sustain innovative and high quality legal education and research. To this effect,in its unique way, the University has recruited experienced and seasoned academic staff to methodically guide prospective students through the University’s law programme. An environment conducive for legal studies, research and community engagement with the law has also been provided by the University.Therefore, the new Faculty of Law promises all prospective students excellence in teaching and all-around satisfaction in learning.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
In accordance with the National Universities Commission’s general philosophy and fundamental principles on curriculum development, the proposed law program of the University of Port Harcourt is designed to capture generally the following aims and objectives
- To train students to acquire basic legal knowledge of the principles of law
- To train students to acquire sufficient skills and practical knowledge in law; who will be able to use law as a strategic instrument for social engineering.
- To train students to acquire sufficient legal knowledge that will make them become good private legal practitioners, serve as academic advisers solicitors and/or advocates to governments and governmental agencies, companies, firms, associations, communities, individuals and families etc.
DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY
Presently the Faculty has four Departments namely;
- The Department of Public law
- The Department of Private and Property Law
- The Department of Jurisprudence and International Law
- The Department of Commercial and Industrial Law
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
The Faculty runs regular undergraduate programs in law leading to the award of Bachelor of Law degree (LL.B). Candidates may enter this program through either two modes. The first mode is University Matriculation Entry Mode (5-year standard program) while the second is the Direct entry mode (4-year program). Under the 5-year standard program, students take only one law course (Legal Methods) in their first year. Other courses at this level are compulsory General Studies Courses (GSS). From year two(2) to year five(5), the students follow the pathway set out below.
ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Admission into the Faculty of law is on accordance with the National University Commission (NUC) admission policy:
By University Matriculation Entry mode: Entry with a minimum of five credit passes in five subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English and Any other 2 social science subjects) in the West African School Certificate or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Certificate with credit passes in five (5) subjects, NECO certificate with five credit passes
Through Direct Entry Mode:
- Candidate must possess diploma in law certificate obtained from UNIPORT with a minimum of upper credit level pass, and must apply in relevant year to the joint Admissions and Matriculations Board as direct entry candidate.
- A first degree from a recognized university with a minimum of second class honors. Additionally in line with the NUC BMAS for LLB programs in Law Faculties in Nigerian Universities and the UNIPORT admission requirements for law program, eligible candidates must satisfy the O’level requirements as candidates seeking admission through the University Matriculation Entry Mode
AWARD OF DEGREE
Student shall qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of laws (LL.B) when he/she has:
- Completed and passed all the course he/she registered for, including all compulsory courses and such elective/optional courses as may be specified by the university/Faculty
- Obtained a minimum cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) specified by the university but not less than 1.50
- Earned the minimum credit units of not less than 194.
- Been found worthy in terms of character and conduct
ACADEMIC STAFF AND NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
LIST OF EXISTING ACADEMIC STAFF FOR THE PROGRAM
S/N |
NAME OF ACADEMIC STAFF |
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION |
QUALIFICATION |
RANK |
STATUS |
1 |
Lucky I. Worika |
Environmental law, oil and gas law, jurisprudence and legal philosophy |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD |
Professor/Dean |
Full-time |
2. |
Kaniye S.A. Ebeku |
Environmental Law, oil and gas law, constitutional law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD |
Professor/Pioneer Dean |
Full-time |
3 |
Reuben T.C. Okonkwo |
Environmental law, oil & gas law, planning law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD |
Senior Lecturer/Ag. HOD, Public Law |
Full-time |
4
|
Paul S. Tamuno |
Human rights law, oil and gas law, law of Torts |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD |
Senior Lecturer, Ag. HOD Private law |
Full-time |
5.
|
Emeka P. Amechi |
Environmental law, energy law & land law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD |
Senior Lecturer, Ag. HOD commercial & industrial law |
Full-time |
6
|
Uzuazo Etemire |
Environmental Law, Human rights law, business law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, Pg.Cert, PhD |
Senior lecturer, Ag. HOD Jurisprudence & International law |
Full-time |
7 |
Edward Bristol-Alagbariya |
Environmental Law, oil & gas law, Administrative law |
LL.B, BL, MILD, PhD, Post-Doc Certs. |
Senior Lecturer |
Full-time |
8 |
Esther O. Joe |
Criminal law, legal system, constitutional law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, Ch.MC |
Lecturer I |
Full-time |
9 |
Charity O. Kaniye Ebeku |
Law of contract, criminal law, oil & gas law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, M.Ed., (PhD in view) |
Lecturer I |
Full-time |
10 |
Mercy O. Chinda |
Int’I Human rights law, Int’I criminal law, Nigerian Legal System |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD,(Eng.) |
Lecturer I |
Full-time |
11 |
Nelson U. Sobere |
Environmental Law, law of Torts, law of contract |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, (PhD in view) |
Lecturer I |
Full-time |
12 |
Menes A. Muzan |
Environmental law, Natural Resources and Minerals law, Nigerian legal system |
LL.B, BL, LL.M |
Lecturer I |
Full-time |
13 |
Agent B. Ihuamaduenyi |
Business law, company law, Int’I commercial Arbitration |
LL.B, BL, LL.M |
Lecturer I |
Full-time |
14 |
Mrs. Glory O. Ozuru |
Criminal law, Nigerian legal system and contract |
LL.B, BL, LL.M |
Lecturer II |
Full-time |
15 |
Ijeoma A. Mgbeahurike |
Human Rights Law, Int’I Development Law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M |
Lecturer II |
Full-time |
16 |
Kalada D.S. Nonju |
Int’I Maritime law, Nigerian legal system, International law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M |
Lecturer II |
Full-time |
17 |
Patricia I. Gbobo |
Medical Law & ethics, administrative law, human rights law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M |
Asst. Lecturer |
Full-time |
18 |
Onyenajua Thomson C. |
Constitutional Law, criminal law, law of evidence |
LL.B, BL, LL.M |
Research Fellow |
Full-time |
19 |
Aleema Kamenebali |
Law of contract, Nigerian legal system, maritime & commercial law |
LL.B, BL |
Asst. Research Fellow |
Full-time |
20 |
Emmanuel N. Owushi |
Use of library, research methodology, law of torts |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, BLS, MPA, MLS |
Law Librarian |
Full-time |
ADJUNCT TEACHING STAF
S/N |
NAME OF STAFF |
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION |
QUALIFICATION |
RANK |
STATUS |
|
1 |
Allswell O. Muzan |
Jurisprudence & International Law |
B.A, LL.M, J.D, B.L. |
Professor |
Adjunct |
|
2 |
O.V.C Okene |
Labour Law and evidence |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, & PhD |
Professor |
Adjunct |
|
3 |
E.E. Udoaka |
Intellectual property law, company, legal system |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD |
Associate Professor |
Adjunct |
|
4 |
I Udofa |
Law of torts, constitutional law, administrative law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD |
Senior Lecturer |
Adjunct |
|
5 |
Alobo Eni E. |
Humanitarian law, law of contract, labour law |
LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD |
Senior Lecturer |
Adjunct |
TITLE OF DEGREE
The title of the degree shall be Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). Classes of degree that may be awarded are First Class Honors; Second class Honors (upper Division); Second class Honors (Lower Division); and third class honors.
The Classes of degree shall be based on the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) earned by the student as shown below;
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) |
||
Class of Degree |
New Students* |
Old Students* |
1st Class |
4.50 – 5.00 |
4.50 – 5.00 |
2nd Class Upper |
3.50 – 4.49 |
3.50 – 4.49 |
2nd Class Lower |
2.40 – 3.49 |
2.40 – 3.49 |
3rd Class |
1.50 – 2.39 |
1.50 – 2.39 |
Pass |
|
1.00 – 1.49 |
COURSE EVALUATION/CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
Mark/score |
Letter Notation |
Grade Point (GP) |
70% & above |
A (Excellent) |
5.00 |
60-69 |
B (Good) |
4.00 |
50-59 |
C (Average) |
3.00 |
45-49 |
D (Satisfactory) |
2.00 |
40-44 |
E (Poor) |
1.00 |
0-39 |
F (very Poor) |
0.00 |