BPP varsity, Nigeria Law School partner to boost capacity in legal education

BPP University one of Europe’s leading providers of professional education has partnered Nigerian Law School to build capacity in legal education for Nigerian professionals through a three month LLM top-up course.

The new programme is offered exclusively to Nigerian Law School graduates and legal professionals and provides them with the opportunity to study towards an LLM in Trans-national Criminal Justice (TNCJ), Comparative Commercial Law (CCL) or International Business Law (IBL) at BPP Law School’s Holborn campus in London.

Peter Crisp, Dean and CEO of BPP Law School, while speaking at the launch of the programme in Lagos said the LLM courses in Nigeria will provide graduates and professionals with the opportunity to gain specialist experience that otherwise may not have been available to them.

Crisp observed that more than 3,300 of BPP University’s students are international students and the university is dedicated to continuing to expand its presence in the overseas market and forging integral relationships with partners like Nigeria Law School.

He said the event is focused on celebrating the flourishing legal sector in Nigeria as well as addressing the different ways that the legal profession can continue to expand through round table discussions.

According to him, BPP is one of Europe’s leading providers of professional education. Through a combination of academic rigour and professional expertise, the University has earned an excellent reputation by its unique approach to the education and training of professionals”.

“BPP gives professionals the tools they need to expand their capabilities and boost their prospects. Degrees and training programmes are designed to help students break into some of the most prestigious and respected careers available. At every stage, BPP aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to progress and maintain their edge in a competitive market”. He said

Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Justice of the Supreme Court in her address at the event said the programme is an exciting addition to the existing avenues for enhancing the professional qualifications of legal practitioners in Nigeria.

Kekere-Ekun observed that the course is certainly timely having regard to the prevailing rate of foreign exchange and the falling value of crude oil in the international market adding that going overseas for further education is a rather daunting at the moment.

According to her, “To have a post graduate programme of this nature for a fraction of the cost of spending a whole year aboard is a fantastic opportunity. The short duration of the course would allow legal professionals to enhance their professional skills without too much disruption to their normal work schedule. It would also make it easier for firms to release their staff. I must commend the NLS for their initiative”.

“The BPP University’s Legal Practice Course has provided excellent training for would-be barristers and is a popular choice of Nigerian Students. To have this expertise at the post graduate level in collaboration with the Nigerian Law School is an opportunity that should be fully embraced”. She added.

KELECHI EWUZIE