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Litigation & Dispute Resolution Associate

Alan & Grant

Job DescriptionsAssist in handling litigation matters before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.Conduct legal research and case law analysis to support ongoing matters.Support the preparation and management of litigation strategies.Draft originating processes, motions, affidavits, written addresses, legal opinions, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.Prepare case summaries, legal memoranda, and advisory notes.Review legal documents and identify legal and procedural issues.Attend court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and client meetings as required.Represent clients in court and other dispute resolution forums where delegated.Assist senior lawyers in trial preparation, witness coordination, and hearing support.Maintain regular communication with clients regarding assigned matters.Support client advisory services by conducting research and preparing draft opinions.Participate in meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions where required.

Lagos
Full Time
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Senior Legal Counsel

Moniepoint Incorporated

Job DescriptionsDrive the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, from SaaS and licensing to payment partnerships.Provide clear, jargon-free legal guidance on contractual risk and liability. You explain the "why" behind the "what."Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks that make our legal processes efficient and consistent across the globe.Advise on intellectual property, licensing structures, and data protection to ensure Moniepoint’s innovations stay ours.Lead legal support for corporate finance, including debt and equity financing, and manage the legal lifecycle of M&A and investment deals.Collaborate with finance, strategy, and external advisors to ensure our transactions are executed with precision.Monitor our contractual health, ensuring we meet our obligations and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

Lagos
Full Time
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InHouse Legal Intern

Jeroid Limited

Job DescriptionsAssist in reviewing basic contracts, agreements, and legal documentsSupport the preparation and organization of legal documentation and recordsConduct preliminary legal research on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the businessAssist in monitoring regulatory updates relevant to fintech operationsSupport compliance checks across company processes and business unitsAssist in drafting simple legal correspondence and internal memosMaintain and update legal files, registers, and documentation systemsSupport due diligence processes where requiredAssist in coordinating communication with external counsel when necessaryProvide general administrative support to the Legal & Compliance department

Lagos
Full Time
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Corporate / Commercial Associate

Alan & Grant

Job DescriptionsProvide legal support and advisory services on corporate and commercial transactions.Advise clients on business structuring, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters.Support clients with company secretarial and post-incorporation compliance requirements where applicable.Conduct legal research and prepare advisory memoranda on corporate and commercial law issues.Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and transactional documentsAssist with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, investment transactions, and due diligence exercises.Conduct legal due diligence reviews and prepare due diligence reports.Support transaction closings, filings, and regulatory submissions.Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting clients and the firm’s practice areas.Assist clients with regulatory filings, permits, approvals, and compliance obligations.Provide support on interactions with regulatory agencies and governmental authorities.Maintain effective communication with clients regarding ongoing transactions and advisory matters.Attend client meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions where required.Support client relationship management and business development initiatives.

Lagos
Full Time
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Legal Officer

Eazy Network Solution INC

Eazy Network Solution Inc. (ENS) is a Philippines-incorporated technology company headquartered in Angeles City, operating across Korea and the Philippines. We deliver AI solutions, enterprise software development, and security systems to clients in both markets — and are actively expanding into international distribution and financial services.Key responsibilities Philippine corporate & regulatory complianceSEC filings, BSP-related matters, labor law, contracts, and multi-entity corporate structuring including holding company and subsidiary arrangements. International commercial lawReview and draft cross-border commercial agreements, distribution contracts, and technology licensing arrangements. Advise on CISG applicability and Incoterms. EU & Brussels regulatory frameworkMonitor and interpret EU regulations relevant to ENS product distribution in Europe (GDPR, AI Act, product liability directives, Brussels I Regulation on jurisdiction/enforcement). Risk & dispute managementIdentify legal risks in new business initiatives, coordinate with external counsel, and support dispute resolution including arbitration proceedings. Contract lifecycle managementOwn the full contract process from initial review through execution and renewal — NDAs, SLAs, vendor agreements, partnership MOUs, and client ERP contracts.

Remote
Full Time
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HR and Legal Manager

Property Question Nigeria Limited

Job DescriptionsDeveloping and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with Nigerian labour laws and the Company's strategic objectives.Managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary proceedings, and offboarding.Ensuring the Company's compliance with all applicable real estate regulations, including those issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and relevant state land bureaux.Drafting, reviewing, and advising on real estate contracts, tenancy agreements, sales agreements, and service level agreements with clients and vendors.Liaising with external solicitors and regulatory bodies on matters such as property title searches, land use permits, and dispute resolution.Preparing and submitting daily, weekly, and monthly HR and legal compliance reports to senior management using Google Workspace tools.Managing employee relations, mediating workplace disputes, and ensuring a healthy organisational culture free from harassment or discrimination.Advising management on labour law updates, employee compensation structures, and risk management strategies.Maintaining confidential employee records and legal documents in an organised and secure manner.

Lagos
Full Time
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Head Legal / Company Secretary

The Concept Group

Job DescriptionsDraft, Review, and Interpret legal documents, including contracts, service-level agreements, and transaction documents.Provide timely and practical legal advice to business units and leadership on day-to-day matters and strategic initiatives.Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.Monitor applicable laws and regulations, ensuring the company operates in compliance.Support regulatory filings, license renewals, and regulatory correspondence.Assist in implementing compliance frameworks across the group.Support litigation case management, liaising with external counsel, and ensuring timely updates and filings.Maintain a litigation tracker and assist in monitoring ongoing cases to protect the company’s interests.Monitor applicable laws and regulations, ensuring the company operates in compliance.Support regulatory filings, license renewals, and regulatory correspondence.Assist in implementing compliance frameworks across the group.Identify and assess legal risks, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.

Lagos
Full Time
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ASSOCIATE COUNSEL (1-7 Years Post call)

FOLAJUWON-BANJO AND CO

About the RoleFolajuwon-Banjo and Co, a dynamic and reputable law firm in Ibadan, Oyo State, is seeking a dedicated and ambitious Associate Counsel to join our thriving litigation team. This full-time, mid-level position is ideal for a legal professional with between  1 to 7 years of post-call experience who possesses a genuine passion for litigation and a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support litigation matters.Draft a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court submissions.Assist senior counsel in preparing for hearings, trials, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.Represent clients in court appearances, under supervision where appropriate.Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.Manage case files, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and adherence to deadlines.Contribute to the firm's overall success by upholding our standards of excellence and client service.What We OfferAn opportunity to gain significant hands-on litigation experience in a supportive environment.Mentorship and professional development opportunities to advance your legal career.Exposure to a diverse range of challenging and impactful legal cases.A collaborative and professional work culture within a growing firm.

Oyo
Full Time
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Legal Officer

LifeBank

Job DescriptionsDraft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Provide legal advice and support to internal teams on operational, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.Ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.Support the management of corporate governance and regulatory filings.Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise management on potential impact.Assist in managing legal risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and engagement with external counsel when required.Maintain proper documentation and records of legal agreements and company filings.Assist with policy development, review, and implementation.Conduct legal research and prepare reports, memos, and legal opinions.Support compliance initiatives and internal audits where necessary.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business operations.

Lagos
Full Time
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Legal Officer

Liquid Bulk Limited

Job DescriptionsProvide for the timely preparation of agreements, legal documents and other documents in relation to the Company's businessProvide support for company secretarial functions including, preparing meeting agenda, attending and taking minutes of meetings, and following up to ensure completion of meeting action pointsLegal researchLiaise with regulatory bodies, complete and monitor applications for regulatory licenses and permitsMonitor and ensure legal, regulatory and internal policy complianceProvide support for collecting and updating legal information that affects the operations of the company to enhance the quality management system and continuous improvementLiaise with external solicitors on the execution of assigned tasksTo review legal documents on oil and gas transactions across upstream and midstream activitiesPerform any other duties as assigned.

Rivers
Full Time
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Legal Manager

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)

Job DescriptionsProvide timely, accurate, and pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders on transactions, products, and operational matters.Ensure compliance, in both letter and spirit, with all applicable laws and regulations, including company law, securities regulation, AML, CFT, and sanctions.Proactively identify, assess, and manage legal risks at a country and business level, ensuring appropriate controls and mitigation strategies are in place.Prepare clear and insightful legal risk reports, highlighting key risks, trends, and recommended actions.Support the implementation and adherence to Group legal and risk policies, ensuring consistent application within the country.Partner closely with Risk and Compliance to strengthen legal governance and control frameworks.Engage proactively with regulators and internal governance forums to support regulatory trust, transparency, and ethical conduct.Contribute to the country perspective in Group risk governance and policy discussions.Provide legal support for transactions, products, and initiatives, ensuring risks are identified and managed appropriately.Support internal product development through the relevant product approval processes.Apply deep technical knowledge of business products to anticipate legal implications and advise the business accordingly.Ensure effective turnaround times, quality delivery, and strong legal controls in all transactional work.Manage relationships with external legal counsel, including instructing, negotiating fees, and monitoring performance.Drive cost discipline by reducing reliance on external counsel through the development of strong internal legal capability.

Lagos
Full Time
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Legal Officer

Bakangizo Pharmacy & Stores

Job DescriptionsProvide legal advice and support to management on corporate and commercial matters.Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.Manage litigation, disputes, and relationships with external counsel.Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks affecting the business.Support business operations with proactive legal guidance and risk assessment.Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise management accordingly.

Abuja
Full Time

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What is Thrive Campus Community about?
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What is Thrive Campus Community about?

As a law student in Nigeria, you're no stranger to the grind. Late nights poring over case law, endless moot court preparations, and that nagging question: What comes next? With thousands of graduates emerging from Nigeria's 45 accredited law faculties and the Nigerian Law School each year, the competition for those elusive spots in top-tier law firms is fierce. But what if there was a way to not just survive, but thrive? Enter THRIVE, the game-changer from TechRetina Innovation Lab, designed to bridge the gap between ambitious law students like you and the wealth of opportunities waiting across Nigeria and beyond.In this comprehensive guide, we'll dive deep into the THRIVE Campus Community Programme, a transformative initiative tailored for Nigerian law students. Whether you're a 100-level fresher navigating your first torts lecture or a 500-level finalist eyeing bar finals and beyond, this programme equips you with the tools, networks, and mindset to build a stellar legal career. We'll cover everything: from THRIVE's core offerings to how the Campus Community works, the burning challenges it addresses, and, crucially, step-by-step instructions on how to join. Ready to level up? Let's get started.Why Thrive?THRIVE, from TechRetina Innovation Lab, empowers Nigerian law students with tools like a job portal for internship matches, CV/Resume Generator for standout CVs, law-related events, scholarship alerts, law games, plus undergrad mentorship with pros and paid internships, all rooted in values of excellence, integrity, inclusivity, innovation, and community. We tackle your core fears: job scarcity for 9,000+ yearly grads, rote curricula lacking exposures, resource shortages, and internship barriers, lack of scholarship information, and unclear career paths, among others. We are a dedicated platform specially built for law students and lawyers.The Nigerian Legal LandscapeUndergraduate law students in Nigeria grapple with profound career fears, including intense anxiety over post-graduation job scarcity amid a saturated market where thousands of annual graduates compete for limited spots in top firms, often leading many to abandon mainstream legal practice for unrelated fields due to mismatched skills and unclear pathways. This uncertainty is exacerbated by socioeconomic pressures and a demanding curriculum heavy on rote learning but light on practical skills for emerging areas such as tech law, fostering a pervasive dread of unemployability despite strong academic performance. Compounding these fears are glaring support issues: inadequate mentorship, with young lawyers struggling to acquire essential informal skills for professional integration, leaving students without guidance on niche selection or networking in a profession that values connections over credentials alone. Access to internships remains a nightmare, hindered by financial barriers, remote locations, and a lack of structured opportunities, delaying real-world exposure until late in one's degree. Programme Objectives: Your Roadmap to ThrivingThe THRIVE Campus Community isn't a one-off event; it's a sustained movement to:Raise awareness of THRIVE's resources among law students.Grant exclusive access to opportunities, training, and mentorship for standout legal careers.Embed THRIVE's presence in South-West Nigerian universities, empowering student ambassadors and supporting the community through several programmes, internships, funding support among others.Our ultimate mission? To see you, every law student, THRIVE.Scope: Where It's Happening FirstPhase One kicks off in six powerhouse universities across South-West Nigeria:University of Ibadan (UI)University of Lagos (UNILAG)Lagos State University (LASU)Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)Each campus will host five ambassadors – one per level (100 to 500) with a regional brand rep!How to Join: Your Step-by-Step GuideGetting involved is straightforward, inclusive, and open to all law students at these universities. Here's how:1. Indicate Your InterestCreate an account on Thrive here. Ensure you proceed to your profile page and update your university details using either of the following: University of Ibadan (UI), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State University (LASU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN).2. Drive Referrals for Ambassador StatusOnce signed up, rally your mates! Share the link in faculty chats, WhatsApp groups, and social media. Make sure to invite people using your invite link. Get it from your profile page.Track your referrals, the student with the highest number per level (100–500) on each campus becomes the Level Ambassador for each level. This shows us you are willing to represent Thrive to support your level and there are super cool incentives for you.The top referrer across all South-West universities? That's your Regional Ambassador, extra perks await!3. Secure a RecommendationAfter the application closes in November, we will send an email to the students with the highest number of referrals per level for each school. If you get any email from us, approach your LSS (Law Students' Society) or LAWSAN (Law Students Association of Nigeria) President for a letter vouching for your leadership and engagement.This adds weight to your application, ensuring fairness and merit.4. Timeline to WatchWeeks 1–2: Partnerships with LSS/LAWSAN Presidents confirmed.Week 3: Applications open, fliers hit noticeboards, social media buzzes.Weeks 4–6: Submit and refer away!Week 7: Recommendations reviewed, ambassadors announced.Week 8: Receive your welcome kit.Week 9+: Dive into activities.Applications are merit-based, with inclusivity at the core, no level plays second fiddle.Awareness and Publicity: Spreading the WordWe're teaming up with LSS/LAWSAN Presidents for maximum reach. Expect:Digital fliers on Instagram, Twitter (X), and Telegram.Print versions pinned to faculty boards.Amplified shares in school groups, your Presidents are on board to hype it up. 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From Makurdi to the Top 1%: Benedict Ater on Excellence, Pressure & Purpose
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From Makurdi to the Top 1%: Benedict Ater on Excellence, Pressure & Purpose

It’s a bright day in November in Nigeria, that familiar mix of soft harmattan breeze and gentle sunshine settling over the city. Against that backdrop, the Thrive Team sat down for an exclusive conversation with the Best Graduating Student of the Nigerian Law School Backlog Class of 2024/2025, Benedict Ater. What followed was a deeply insightful and inspiring dialogue about excellence, pressure, resilience, and purpose. We’re excited to share this conversation with you, and we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed having it.Q: So nice to have you here on Thrive Trailblazers. Can we meet Benedict Ater, beyond the academic legacy? Who are you?A: Thank you; it’s a pleasure to be here. At my core, I’m someone who believes in showing up fully and giving my best to whatever is committed to my hands. Long before the grades or recognition, I’ve always had a natural drive for discipline, excellence, and doing even the small things with intention.From being called “the indomitable Ater” in primary school to navigating secondary school, university, and law school, that mindset has stayed consistent. Beyond academics, I’m someone who values purpose, meaningful relationships, healthy competition, and balance. Ultimately, I’m committed to growing, staying grounded, and honouring every opportunity with integrity and hard work.Q: Everyone sees the result, but let’s start with the roots. What personal experiences or values shaped your approach to excellence long before law school?A: Thank you very much for this question. I believe it is necessarily foundational. Excellence for me has been a lifestyle, a non-negotiable constant as far back as I remember. To trace the roots, I have to go as far back as primary school. Even then, I knew I had the instinct to put in my best shift in the tiniest responsibilities. I consistently topped my class, and I fondly remember my teacher grabbing me by the arms, raising me high and declaring me “the indomitable Ater” at every assembly session at the end of each term. I came to consciously make efforts to develop my attitude to be one of indomitability over obstacles and challenges. I took the same attitude to secondary school, then to university and ultimately law school. So long before law school, I developed the desire and ability to give my best shot. For me, it is about satisfying my conscience that I could not have done any better, so I easily come to terms with outcomes. In other words, an attitude for excellence affords me some measure of outcome independence. But the awesome thing about this mindset is it affords me the ability to hit consistent highs rather than settling for the bare minimum.Q:What was your why through it all, the internal reason that kept you grounded when things got tough?A: Throughout my journey, tough days have been abundant, I dare say even more regular than the really good ones. But I try to take each day as it comes and think about my goals, which keep me grounded and going. It is easy to get distraught and distracted when you lack definite goals or a concrete reason you do anything. For instance, if you don’t have a set outcome, tough times will have you negotiating whether you should settle for less.I knew I wanted to get a First Class from the law school. I also knew the program was just for nine months or less; somehow, the realization that I would be done with the program in nine months gave me the ability to summon extra strength when frustration tried to set in. My why is really about identifying my goal in a particular season and vigorously giving it all I have. I think of my goals as a shore I have to swim to while drowning at sea; there are very few, if any, alternatives in that situation than actually swimming to shore.THE LAW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE: BEYOND THE STEREOTYPEQ: Law school is often described as a marathon, not a sprint. What did endurance look like for you in practice?A: I think law school is a bit of both worlds. It is a marathon in a sense, but also a sprint in some others. There are times you will need the sense of urgency a sprint requires, and there are other times you will require the patience and strategy that characterise a marathon. Be that as it may, endurance for me was showing up every day, even when I had reason not to. It was long hours of studying. Endurance also meant having the wisdom to know when to rest and take a break. I took a nap and made sure I slept very well almost every day of my law school experience. Q: How did you balance the pressure to perform academically with the need to protect your peace and mental health?A: Pressure? The pressure was immense. I will give you a little backstory. I graduated from Benue State University, Makurdi. The Faculty of Law at the university was established in 1993. And since the inception of the faculty, only one person previously had a Bachelor of Law degree with first class honours, and that was in 2008. I became the second person ever in the history of the faculty to achieve the feat. You know, the unfortunate thing for me? The other person who had a first class in 2008 also made another first class at the law school. Naturally, the pressure was really on for me. In fact, one of my professors pointedly told me, “Ben, don’t go to law school and disgrace us.” For him, not getting a first class from law school meant I had disgraced the faculty. Everyone who knew me expected me to get a first class from law school. I mean, that was a lot of pressure. But I had learnt to reframe pressure, to morph the pressure to perform into motivation to go over and beyond. That was the same thing I did in the circumstances; I reframed that pressure into motivation and gave law school my best shot. I also tried not to think of the expectations and what they meant; I only allowed the expectations to drive me. That way, I kept my peace, and I dare say my mental health never took a direct hit.LEARNING, STRATEGY & DISCIPLINEQ: Did your study process evolve between the first term and Bar Finals?A: It did, but not much. Before I resumed law school, I took the time to watch lots of videos and read articles written by former law school students. That helped a lot. One prominent takeaway I had was the utility of taking studies seriously from the very first day of lectures. That’s exactly what I did. After every lecture, I read the topic taught for the day and made sure I understood the principles. I usually use weekends to revise the topics taught during the week. When it was closer to Bar finals, my focus was on testing my grasp of the topics across the various courses, practicing with past questions, having a firm grasp of the drafts and also practicing MCQs. So I would say my study process did evolve from having a broad understanding of the topics to ensuring surgical precision in my grasp of the core principles and refining that with practicing past questions.Q: Everyone says, “consistency is key,” but what does consistency really mean to you on a personal level?A: Yes, consistency is really key. But we always run the danger of subsuming such truths into clichés that can easily get glossed over. Consistency for me is showing up every day like it was day one. And if you think about it deeply, it is better to consistently show up every day and put in little shifts that add up exponentially, than showing up with maniacal energy one day and sitting out the next. Q: How did you navigate relationships, friendships, study groups, and competition in a high-stakes environment like law school?A: The law school is a community, and as in every community, interaction between members is important and maybe even necessary for survival. I made a few friends at law school. However, I can’t stress enough how important it is to make friends with people with whom you share the same goals. It makes everything a bit easier. During my externship, I had this group of friends with whom I attempted class tasks across the various courses every night. We were from different campuses, which meant we sometimes had diverse ideas and approaches to the same problem. This was very important for me since I was able to get a feel of what was happening in other campuses. I also took part in group meetings as much as I could. I even represented my group in the moot trials as lead counsel, and we came out on top. Summarily, even in a high-stakes environment like the law school, isolation is never really the best idea. In a nutshell, I tried to make friends and share time with others while recognising the wisdom in moderation.Q: What did rest or fun look like for you, and how did you avoid the guilt that often comes with taking a break?A: Guilt? Only undeserved breaks will make you feel guilty. I tried to earn mine. For instance, a night out with friends after studying for two straight weeks never elicited guilt from me; rather, I was really focused on enjoying the moment because I knew I had worked very hard and totally deserved it. However, fun meant several things to me. It could be playing football at the law school, which I regularly did, attending a party which seldom happened, catching up with friends over social media, or just taking a well-deserved nap.Q: What’s the biggest reality check you’ve faced since leaving law school? How have you been able to navigate the space between expectation and reality in your post-law-school journey?A: Well, the truth is, I expected nothing to be handed to me; I knew I would have to work extremely hard to not only cement my place, but to prove I am worthy of it. I am still taking the days as they come, and my estimation of what reality is like after law school hasn’t proved to be false, yet.Q: Many new lawyers struggle to find a footing in the job market. What’s your honest take on that experience, and how are you approaching it?A: The job market for new wigs is actually very crazy. Almost all new wigs usually desire to start practice at some top-tier firm, but that’s an impossibility because there are so many people these firms can take. Outside the top-tier firms, remuneration becomes a big issue. I have call mates who have mentioned during discussions that some firms offered them as low as twenty-thousand naira per month as salary. I mean, that’s absurd considering the prevailing economic realities and cost of living. But that’s the sad situation, which I believe needs urgent reform. In my case, I would say I was fortunate enough to get the grades I got, so things have been a bit easier. You know, firms are willing to open their doors to you if they perceive you are the kind of talent they are looking for.Aside from that, it is also important to optimise the factors within one’s control to get the best outcome, aiming for the best grades possible, undergoing internships, and building relationships within legal circles; these help to more advantageously navigate a very competitive job market. At least that has been the experience.Q: You’ve achieved something historic. How do you process recognition without letting it define you?A: I believe an obsessive love for recognition is a slippery slope that can quite easily mutate focus from the grind that produces the recognition to recognition itself. When that happens, then it becomes easy for one to fade out. I am sincerely thankful for the recognition this achievement has afforded me. I met the Governor of my state, several leaders in the legal profession reached out to say a word or two, and that is great. But I also know that I must attack my next obstacles with the same intensity and vigour that brings recognition. I try not to let my life be defined by recognition; rather, the work that produces the recognition is where my focus is. More than anything, I interpret recognition as a responsibility rather than a crown.Q: If you could speak directly to law students currently navigating the chaos of preparation, what truth would you tell them that nobody told you?A: Well, I think they may have already heard what I will tell them, the only thing is I’ll urge them to actually believe it – they are going to be fine. That bar finals can be the easiest exams they’ll ever write, but what will determine that outcome is the quality of preparation they put in.Thank you so much for your time, Benedict. This has been incredibly insightful, and I’m certain so many, myself included, will draw real inspiration from your journey and the honesty you’ve shared today.

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Technical Training- Law and Artificial Intelligence

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African Lawyers Alliance is pleased to introduce Nerushka Bowan as the speaker for our upcoming Tech...

Remote Jun 17, 2026

FutureCast Africa

Conference

What if we could sit our leaders down and ask the questions that truly matter? Not about politics...

Other Aug 06, 2026

Cyberbullying, Online Harassment, and the Law: Protecting Clients and Digital Reputation in the Public Square

Training

The Nigerian Bar Association – Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE) is pleased to an...

Remote Jun 19, 2026

Through the DPO’s Eyes: Live-Auditing a Privacy Policy | Connected Care, Protected Data: Navigating Health Data Sharing and Interoperability Under Nigeria’s Data Protection Framework

Training

The Nigerian Bar Association Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE) is pleased to inform...

Remote Jun 15, 2026

Sport, Entertainment & Technology Law Mentorship

Training

Theme: Get SET to Begin Your Legal Development Journey. Duration: Two Weeks - VIRTUAL. Participation...

Remote Jul 06, 2026

International Conference on Evidence Law, Trial Procedures, and Courtroom Dynamics (ICELTPCD)

Conference

International Conference on Evidence Law, Trial Procedures, and Courtroom Dynamics is an organizatio...

FCT Jun 18, 2026

International Conference on Indigenous Rights, Land, and Legal Protections (ICIRLLP)

Conference

Objective of the Conference: International Conference on Indigenous Rights, Land, and Legal Protecti...

FCT Jun 20, 2026