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Law School students, can you answer this?

Day 6/15: YoungVIP Bar Finals Challenge

CIVIL LITIGATION

A candidate dissatisfied with the result of a governorship election files an election petition 22 days after the result was declared.

His lawyer asks the Tribunal for an extension of time, explaining that the delay was caused by difficulty obtaining documents from INEC.

What is the correct position?

A. The Tribunal may extend the time if good cause is shown.

B. The petition is valid if the respondents do not object.

C. The petition is out of time and the period cannot be extended.

D. The petition should instead be filed at the Federal High Court.

Drop your answer below, if you want tell us why 😁.

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@aladeomotee24 Oh really, you’re not a law student. Impressive 👏👏. You are actually correct. Spot on 👏

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To understand the answer better, check out Victoria Sogade’s Property Law Exam Answer Structure Guide here:

https://t.co/rLkhMKe2jG

Victoria was the Second Best Student in Property Law Practice.

Her recommended answer structure is:
General Principle, Exception, Authority, Application.

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🥁, Law School students, did we get it?

DAY 5 ANSWER: A ✅

GENERAL PRINCIPLE:
Under s.77(1) Property and Conveyancing Law 1959, applicable in Oyo State, a conveyance of land or an interest in land must generally be made by deed to create or convey a legal estate.

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Law School students, can you answer this Property Law question?

Day 5/15: YoungVIP Bar Finals Challenge

PROPERTY LAW

Bola orally lets his apartment in Ibadan, Oyo State, to Chidi for two years. The tenancy takes effect immediately, Chidi enters into possession, the rent reserved is the best reasonably obtainable rent, and no premium is paid.

Bola later argues that the lease is invalid because it was not created by deed.

Which is correct?

A. The lease may validly take effect despite not being created by deed.

B. The lease is void because every lease must be created by deed.

C. Chidi is merely a tenant at will because the agreement was oral.

D. The lease is valid only after registration at the Lands Registry.

Drop your answer below. If you want, tell us why you chose it. 😁

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APPLICATION:
Bola’s apartment is in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The lease to Chidi:
• is for 2 years
• takes effect immediately in possession
• reserves the best reasonably obtainable rent
• involves no premium

It therefore satisfies s.79(2) PCL.

Accordingly, the fact that Bola and Chidi’s lease was not created by deed does not invalidate it.

It falls within the short-lease exception recognised by ss.77(2)(c) and 79(2) PCL.

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@whoisayo07 Duly noted 😊👏. We will reveal the answer tomorrow morning.

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@damm__________ 😊😊 👏duly noted! We will reveal the answer tomorrow morning.

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Law School students, can you answer this Property Law question?

Day 5/15: YoungVIP Bar Finals Challenge

PROPERTY LAW

Bola orally lets his apartment in Ibadan, Oyo State, to Chidi for two years. The tenancy takes effect immediately, Chidi enters into possession, the rent reserved is the best reasonably obtainable rent, and no premium is paid.

Bola later argues that the lease is invalid because it was not created by deed.

Which is correct?

A. The lease may validly take effect despite not being created by deed.

B. The lease is void because every lease must be created by deed.

C. Chidi is merely a tenant at will because the agreement was oral.

D. The lease is valid only after registration at the Lands Registry.

Drop your answer below. If you want, tell us why you chose it. 😁

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We asked Amy to show us how a day at Nigerian Law School’s Port Harcourt campus looks like and she did just that.

The reading, the class, and everything in between. Watch till the end, then tell us: which campus should we visit next?

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APPLICATION:

“Nigeria’s No. 1 Litigation Lawyer” compares Ada with other lawyers and also makes a claim about the quality or standing of her practice.

“100% success rate” directly falls within the prohibition on statements about a lawyer’s success rate.

“We win cases other lawyers cannot” compares Ada’s practice with other lawyers and makes a claim about superior quality or success.

Even if Ada could prove the claims, they would still fall outside the limits permitted by Rule 39 RPC 2023.

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Law School students, you all got this one right. 👏

DAY 4 ANSWER: C ✅

Ada Esq. may advertise her legal practice, but the statements on her website breach Rule 39 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners 2023.

Advertising by lawyers is not completely prohibited.

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We have another question for you, Law School students. 👀

Day 4/15: YoungVIP Bar Finals Challenge

ETHICS

Ada Esq. launches a website for her law firm. The homepage states:

“Nigeria’s No. 1 Litigation Lawyer. 100% success rate. We win cases other lawyers cannot.”

Which is correct under the RPC 2023?

A. All advertising by lawyers is prohibited.

B. The advertisement is permissible because lawyers may now advertise without restriction.

C. Lawyers may advertise, but these claims breach the RPC because they concern quality/success and compare the lawyer with others.

D. The advertisement is valid provided Ada can prove that she has won most of her cases.

Drop your answer below. If you want, tell us why. 😁

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THE RULE:

Under Rule 39(1) RPC 2023, a lawyer may advertise or promote his or her practice, provided the advertisement is fair and proper in all the circumstances.

However, Rule 39(2) prohibits advertising that:
• is misleading
• compares the lawyer with others
• makes claims about quality/success
• states a success rate

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We have another question for you, Law School students. 👀

Day 4/15: YoungVIP Bar Finals Challenge

ETHICS

Ada Esq. launches a website for her law firm. The homepage states:

“Nigeria’s No. 1 Litigation Lawyer. 100% success rate. We win cases other lawyers cannot.”

Which is correct under the RPC 2023?

A. All advertising by lawyers is prohibited.

B. The advertisement is permissible because lawyers may now advertise without restriction.

C. Lawyers may advertise, but these claims breach the RPC because they concern quality/success and compare the lawyer with others.

D. The advertisement is valid provided Ada can prove that she has won most of her cases.

Drop your answer below. If you want, tell us why. 😁

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You can check here for his full guide:
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CORPORATE LAW ESSAY/THEORY QUESTION - HOW TO ANSWER IN BAR FINALS

Law School students, this is for you. From Emmanuel Oyelami, Best Student in Corporate Law Practice.

For a straightforward essay/theory question, his sample structure is:

1. INTRODUCTION
Introduce the concept and cite the relevant statutory provision.

2. BODY
Set out the relevant legal rule, requirement, amendment or development.

3. BODY
Continue with the relevant scope, function, distinction or further explanation.

4. CONCLUSION
Bring the answer back to the exact question and clearly state the applicable requirements or position.

The Body is not a fixed formula. What goes into it depends on exactly what the question asks.

One of Emmanuel’s key points: be precise and cut what isn’t asked.

Identify the issues. Cite the precise CAMA provision.

Avoid adding law just because you know it.

Relevance over display of knowledge.

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You can check here for his full guide here:
https://t.co/DlfOi4Hmk4

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CORPORATE LAW SCENARIO-BASED QUESTION - HOW TO ANSWER IN BAR FINALS

Law School students, this is for you. From the Best Student in Corporate Law Practice, Emmanuel Oyelami.

For a scenario-based Corporate Law question, his sample structure is:

1. INTRODUCTION / POINT OF VIEW
Using IRAC or PRES is a matter of preference. However, observe and replicate what your lecturers want or prescribe.

2. RULE
Cite your law/authority clearly and in full.

3. APPLICATION / EXPLANATION
This is where critical thinking, presence of mind, sound articulation and depth of knowledge matter.

4. CONCLUSION / SUBMISSION
Be clear about your stand or position. But remember: not every scenario is completely black or white.

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Our Corporate Law Bar Finals Challenge benefited from input from Emmanuel Oyelami, Best Student in Corporate Law Practice.

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This Corporate Law question, got a mix of answers from Law School students.

DAY 3 ANSWER: D ✅

Mr. Ade may be removed before the expiration of his five-year term.

Under s.288(1) CAMA 2020 (as amended), a company may remove a director by ordinary resolution, notwithstanding anything in the company’s articles or any agreement with the director.

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Law School students, are you ready for this Corporate Law question? 👀

Day 3/15: YoungVIP Bar Finals Challenge

CORPORATE LAW

The articles of ABC Ltd state that Mr. Ade cannot be removed as a director until the expiration of his five-year term. Two years into his tenure, the members want to remove him.

Which statement is correct?

A. He cannot be removed until the five years expire.

B. He may only be removed by a special resolution.

C. Only the board of directors can remove him.

D. He may be removed by ordinary resolution, subject to the required special notice.

Drop your answer below. If you want, tell us why you chose it. 😁

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Authority: s.288 CAMA 2020 (as amended); Longe v. First Bank of Nigeria Plc.