Dr Remi Olatubora tells LESI NWISAGBO about his legal practice, contemporary legal issues, the state of security in the country and other issuesI had my Bachelor of Law at the University of Lagos. I went on to have a Master of Law and Master of Philosophy of Laws at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. I have just successfully defended my PhD thesis at the same institution.My firm is based in Abuja and we have a regional office in Akure.
What is happening regarding security is very worrisome. I think the security architecture of the country should be reconfigured. Over the years, some progressive elements have been advocating for state police and this cry has been on for over 30 years. Successive federal governments have frustrated that particular move but it is becoming very clear that every state and community must have some measure of security.
The major problem with many senior practitioners today is that we do not have enough competent hands among our juniors and associates. That is the unfortunate reality in the legal profession as of now. for young lawyers and there have been debates on whether there should be a structured system of pupillage for lawyers after law school. What’s your perspective on that?
My colleagues who, from the onset, had pupillage with prominent and senior counsels had lot of advantages over us . It was easier for them to become senior advocates earlier than us, because we had to ‘pick’ our own training along the line. But, they were in established offices where those things came to them as a matter of daily routine without any serious effort.For now, the Central Bank of Nigeria has banned digital money. But, as far as I am concerned, that is not good enough.
He is Nigeria North Korea. Attention seeking. What did he know? Has he not seen a professor of law now a conductor in Aso Rock.
Ur President go school
Like you did right?
These principalities always find ways of making life harder for the next generation; So the 5years in university+ one year in law school is not enough to defend clients, sell properties etc.
Typical Nigerian slave master mentality.
Senior Advocate of Nonsense.. Do people speak from their anus or what? Peeps like him will owe his staffs and lawyers. No be only 5years tutelage. If he had 5years of tutelage, would he be a Senior advocate when he became it? Contributor to spoilt judicial system. Am so pissed!
Wow,this fellow is seeking cheap labour.
Ana akogheri
Total rubbish 🗑
Did you have the same 5 years?
Me thinking of leaving this country to further my Law education.
Why? How many years tutelage did he go through?
For a country whose justice system is in shambles