Obafemi Awolowo University Law Candidates Overshadow Others During Post-UTME Test

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, said a majority of the candidates, who scored above 300 marks in the examination, were from the Law faculty.

According to Olarewaju, no fewer than 90 of the 14,648 candidates, who sat for test, scored 300 marks while 7,779 scored more than 200 marks.

The statement read, “Of the 14,648 who participated in the screening, seven out of the eight candidates who emerged first, second and third applied to read Law while the eighth candidate applied to read English Education. One candidate scored 360, two candidates scored 352 each, and each of the remaining six candidates scored 348 marks.

“Akinade Felicia (45027699HD), who scored the highest 360 marks, is of the Faculty of Law. Two others, whose scores followed closely second are Adeagbo Olanike (45737901HC), 352 (Law), and Koye-Ladele Mofehintoluwa (47368712CI), 352 (Law). The third position went to Iloabuchi Collins (47185750II) also of the Faculty of Law. He scored 348.

“Other high flyers are Ayodele Oluwaseun (47189939DE), 348, (Law); Odelami Akinleye (47194139EE), 348 (Law); Ajayi Jesuferanmi (47198557HJ), 348 (Law); and Ojo Olaonipekun (47356218GI), 348 (Edu/Eng).”

Our correspondent, who visited the exam centre, said the conduct of the examination was hitch-free.

The OAU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bamitale Omole, commended the candidates and members of staff of the institution for the smooth conduct of the examination.

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2015, Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarships in Law and International Law

Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation is inviting application for two available postgraduate scholarships in Law (Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship in Law) and International Law (Sir Ninian Stephen Menzies Scholarship in International Law). Candidates must be Australian citizens, have been resident in Australia for at least five of the last ten years and be available in person for interview in Australia at the time of selection in mid-October 2014. The awards will generally be tenable for one academic year only, although scholars wishing to enroll for longer courses may also apply. The application deadline is 31 August 2014.

Study Subject(s):
Scholarships are awarded in Law and International Law. There are no restrictions on the field of law for the Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship in Law. Applicants for the Sir Ninian Stephen Menzies Scholarship in International Law must propose a course of study relevant to international law.
 
Course Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree program at a prestigious overseas university, preferably at a university in Asia (Sir Ninian Stephen Menzies Scholarship in International Law) and at UK universities, principally Oxford, Cambridge, London and Edinburgh. Applications for other UK universities will be received and treated on merit (Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship in Law).
 
Scholarship Provider:
Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation and partially supported by funds from the Australian Government.
 
Scholarship can be taken at:
Abroad

Eligibility:
-Candidates must be Australian citizens, have been resident in Australia for at least five of the last ten years, and be available in person for interview in Australia at the time of selection in mid-October 2014.
-At the time of application, candidates must hold a law degree with an academic record in law that is equivalent to a First Class Honours Degree, normally from an Australian university.

International Students:
Students of Australia can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description:
The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation, a registered charity in Australia, is offering two post-graduate scholarships in law, the Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship in Law and the Sir Ninian Stephen Menzies Scholarship in International Law. Each is tenable at a prestigious overseas university. The scholarship program is partially supported by funds from the Australian Government. Both scholarships are awarded in memory of the Right Honourable Sir Robert Menzies, KT AK CH QC, Prime Minister of Australia from 1939 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1966.

Number of award(s):
The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation, a registered charity in Australia, is offering two postgraduate scholarships in law, the Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship in Law and the Sir Ninian Stephen Menzies Scholarship in International Law.

Duration of award(s):
 The awards will generally be tenable for one academic year only, although scholars wishing to enroll for longer courses may also apply. Each award will be made on the understanding that it will be continued for the period for which it is granted, subject to the scholar’s satisfactory progress and conduct. Scholars will be required to provide a written report on their progress each six months to the Menzies Foundation.

Area Cover:
Scholarships provide emoluments to meet compulsory university fees and charges and to contribute substantially towards the cost of books, equipment, living and travel. They are revised from time to time to reflect changes in the level of fees and other expenses. Emoluments are not subject to income tax in the United Kingdom; taxation arrangements in other jurisdictions may differ.
-University and other expenses: Tuition fees or a research grant equivalent, examination and other compulsory fees subject to approval by the Foundation; A grant of $200 towards the typing and binding of a thesis if required.
-Personal living allowance: Allowances will be determined by the Foundation to suit local circumstances in the country of study. As a guide, current allowances in the UK are £12,750 (if enrolled at a university outside London) and £14,750 (if enrolled at a London university) per annum, payable in three installments.
-Travel: An economy airfare from Australia to the country of study; A similar airfare to return to Australia, provided the scholar returns within twelve months of completing the course of study specified in the letter of award.

Selection Criteria:
 The Selection Committee will take account of the proposed course of study, the academic achievement of the candidate, and also those qualities which Sir Robert Menzies held in high esteem. The qualities sought include:
-Academic excellence
-Leadership, both proven and potential
-Interest and experience in the service of others
-Extra-curricular activities and interests
-Ability to contribute to the life of the university

Notification:
Awards will be made following consideration of a short list of candidates who will be interviewed in Melbourne in mid-October by representatives of the Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation, the Menzies Memorial Scholars’ Association and the Australian Government. An offer of award will normally be made within 24 hours of interview. A formal acceptance is required within 48 hours of offer, failing which the offer will lapse.

Online Application:
The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
The application deadline is 31 August 2014.

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Nasarawa State Law Students Decline Bursary Offer by the SG

Law students who are indigene of Nasarawa State are protesting the Bursary and scholarship award proposed by the Nasarawa state government for this year.

According to the Chairman of the Nigerian Law Students, Nasarawa state their agitation stems from the fact that the bursary has been reduced to N100,000 against the 500,000 the state government offered last year.

He said this is unacceptable by the students; describing it as “cheating”.

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Big Blow- A Student of the Nigerian Law School Commits Suicide

Auwal Haruna a 30-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School was alleged to have committed suicide by hanging himself on the ceiling fan in his hotel room in Takum.

According to the State Police Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Joseph Kwaji, the deceased, until his death, was a suspect in a case of murder involving his younger brother, Ahmed, who allegedly connived with their mother, Aisha, to murder their father, Haruna Mohammed over his alleged marriage of a second wife against the wishes of their mother.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), there is an upsurge in suicide cases in Taraba State.

Prior to this, a 400 level student of the Taraba State University, Friday Samson, 32, was also said to have poisoned himself to death over lack of funds to pay his school fees.

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2014/2015 Africa LLM/MSc Scholarship at University of Edinburgh Law School in UK

University of Edinburgh Law School is offering Law scholarship for LLM/MSc applicants who are African nationals. The 2014/15 scholarship will give preference to qualified applicants from Central Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, CAR, Cameroon, Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia and Guinea. Scholarship will cover the full cost of overseas tuition fees and provide a maintenance grant of £7000. The application deadline is 23rd May, 2014.

Study Subject (s): Scholarship is awarded in the field of Law available at University of Edinburgh Law School.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue LLM/MSc programme.

Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh Law School

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Accreditation: The University of Edinburgh is accredited by Russell Group, CoimbraGroup, LERU, Universitas21, EUA, Universities, UK Universities and Scotland.

Eligibility: The award is available to all qualified LLM/MSc applicants who are African nationals. The 2014/15 scholarship will give preference to qualified applicants from Central Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, CAR, Cameroon, Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea. If no suitable application from these regions is received, the award will be made available to qualified candidates who are citizens of, and normally resident in, any African country. You must meet the minimum entry requirements for LLM/MSc study to be eligible for this award.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for this Law scholarship. Applicants from Central Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, CAR, Cameroon, Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia and Guinea will be given preference.

Scholarship Description: Thanks to a generous donation, Edinburgh Law School is delighted to offer the Africa LLM/MSc Scholarship.

Number of award(s): One Law scholarship is offered.

Duration of award(s): This Law scholarship will be awarded for a period of one year.

What does it cover? The scholarship will cover the full cost of overseas tuition fees and provide a maintenance grant of £7000.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: You must have already applied for an LLM or MSc programme at Edinburgh Law School before you apply for this scholarship. Once you have applied for your chosen programme of study, you should download and complete the School Scholarships application form. Completed application forms should be emailed topg.law.enquiries-at-ed.ac.uk.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 23rd May, 2014.

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2014/2015 LLB Law for Graduates Scholarship for International Students at University of Liverpool in UK

University of Liverpool is offering LLB Law for graduate scholarship for international students. Students who have achieved excellent degree results are eligible for this scholarship. Scholarship worth of £3,000 will be awarded for full-time LLB Law for Graduates degree programme in September 2014. The scholarship will be deducted from tuition fees and students will be eligible to receive this for the entire programme should their attainment remain above 60%. The application deadline is 18th July 2014.

Study Subject (s): 
Scholarship is awarded in the field of Law at University of Liverpool.
 
Course Level: 
Scholarship is available for graduate students at University of Liverpool in UK.
 
Scholarship Provider:
University of Liverpool, UK
 
Scholarship can be taken at:
UK


Eligibility: 
 To be eligible for the award, you must:
-hold an Undergraduate degree
-be liable to pay full tuition fees at the ‘overseas’ rate
-be starting the LLB Law for Graduates programme in the academic year 2014/15.

International Students:
International (non-EU) students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: 
 The LLB Law for Graduate Scholarships are available to non-EU international students who have excellent degree results. New non-EU international students starting the full-time LLB Law for Graduates degree programme in September 2014 and who have achieved excellent degree results will be considered for this scholarship of £3,000. The scholarship will be deducted from tuition fees and students will be eligible to receive this for the entire programme should their attainment remain above 60%.

Number of award(s): 
Unknown

Duration of award(s): 
Unknown

Area Cover:
Scholarship worth of £3,000 will be awarded. The scholarship will be deducted from tuition fees and students will be eligible to receive this for the entire programme should their attainment remain above 60%.

Notification: 
 Applicant will be notified by e-mail.

How to Apply:
 Applicant does not need to make an application to be considered for this scholarship. Students holding offers for this programme by 18th July 2014 will be automatically considered for this award and awardees will be notified by e-mail.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 
The application deadline is 18th July 2014.

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