Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has stressed the need for law students to prioritise their academics and avoid needless distractions that have propensity to derail from achieving their objectives a legal practitioners.
He disclosed this while speaking at Chrisland University’s College of Law Inaugural Law Dinner Tagged, “Pathway to a Successful Legal Career”.
Agboke, who was the keynote speaker, told the law students that the only quick way to success in their chosen law career was professionalism and ethical practices. The constitutional lawyer also underscored the nuanced distinction between the knowledge of law and the practicalities of legal practice.
He said: “Success at the Bar transcends mere accumulation of degrees. While a solid knowledge of law is indispensable, there are equally crucial factors that aspiring lawyers must not overlook.”
He urged the students to prioritize academics, cautioning against the pitfalls of social media and peer pressures that could divert their focus from the rigorous path of legal education.
Vice-Chancellor of the institution,Prof.Chinedum Babalola noted that the law college, being the most recent accredited college in the institution, has appeared to be very promising noting that chrisland university will produced the best of lawyers that will compete with the global best practices.
Also speaking, the acting Dean/Provost of the College, Dr. Kayode Akinsola, emphasized on the need for the students to take the bull by the horns from the beginning of their studies in the university, adding that Chrisland University has the best of the facility, environment and lecturers for aspiring to earn law degree in Nigeria.
Distinguished figures from diverse corners of the legal profession in Nigeria graced the occasion at the College of Law marking a significant milestone for the institution.
