Day 9: Special session for graduates

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DAY 9: Special session

DATE: March 14, 2024

MODERATOR: Iboro Akpan

TIME: 6PM

SPEAKER: Mary Olajide


Biography of the speaker

Mary Olajide is a double first class graduate of law from Obafemi Awolowo University and Nigeria Law School with a deeply passionate enthusiasm for International Humanitarian Law. During her extremely rewarding study in the University, she represented her country, Nigeria, in international moot competitions which include, the Nelson Mandela Human Rights Moot Memorial in Geneva (Qualification Round), the Jackson Moot in Nairobi, Kenya, and the Jean-Pictet Competition on International Humanitarian Law in Albania amongst others.

After her final exams as an undergraduate, she ventured full fledge into research writing with a cutting-edge concentration on IHL. She has authored publications on core areas of Human Rights Law, International Law and IHL. Some of her works include "The Legal Protection of Men as Victims of Domestic Violence in Nigeria," "The IHL Rules on the Use of Human Shields During Armed Conflicts," "The Role of ICC in Combating War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity in Africa" and "Culpability of States Under International Law," among others.


Law school "Expo"

Generally, law school is better experienced. However, here are few points to note:

  • Preparation is necessary: prepare yourself ahead for the pressure that comes with the Nigerian Law School. Another aspect of preparation is financial preparation. If you can apply for scholarships before hand, do it.
  • You have to go to law school with an open mind; be teachable; don't argue with your lecturers (you're not the one that will mark your script).
  • When you resume, start reading almost immediately. Law school works on two principles -consistency and how early you start doing things.
  • Law school rewards diligence, but not all the time.
  • Do your best and leave the rest for God.
  • Get all the necessary materials.
  • Don't miss classes! Your lecturers won't set questions outside what you've been taught in class.
  • Choose your friends and roommates wisely.
  • Hang around with people that are better than you; don't be a liability to your friends.
  • Law school is just nine months, pause every other thing for that nine months and concentrate on your studies. You can continue your life thereafter.
  • Understand your lecturers.
  • Do what works for you.
  • Maximize your externship period, that's the best time to cover your syllabus.
  • Don't permute in law school; follow the order that has been set.
  • Use past questions to test yourself.
  • Law School is both a physical and spiritual warfare, PRAY.
  • After law school exams, there'll be a lot of anxiety, but don't let it affect you. Move on with your life- find something to do, apply for jobs, etc.
  • When you're done with each paper, move on (for your sanity and peace of mind). Worry less,pray more and move on.
  • Read like you want to make first class (even if you don't want to).


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