Tag: legal profession
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From Screen to Senate: Nico Antonio and Luke Jickain Turn Law Dreams into Reality
From Reel to Real Life: Actors Chase the Bar and the Bench The 2025 Bar exam results have sparked more than just cheers for the newly minted lawyers. Among the notable passers are two familiar faces from Philippine cinema and television who decided to turn their law dreams into reality after years in front of…
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Tinubu appoints Nigeria’s first female Law School DG
Historic milestone as first female Director-General named for Nigerian Law School President Bola Tinubu has approved a landmark appointment that reshapes leadership in Nigeria’s legal education sector. Dr Olugbemisola Odusote has been named the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School (NLS), marking the first time a woman will steer the institution since its founding in…
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Chief Justice Urges Lawyers to Embrace ADR for Faster, Fairer Justice
Introduction: A Call for Systemic Change In a decisive address to the legal profession, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged lawyers across the nation to fully embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The call, framed as a proactive step toward faster and fairer outcomes, emphasizes that ADR is not a threat to lawyers’ incomes but a framework…
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Chief Justice Urges Lawyers to Embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chief Justice calls for a shift toward Alternative Dispute Resolution In a bold statement to the legal community, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged lawyers nationwide to embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a practical, modern path to resolving disputes. The call, delivered during a high-profile session with jurists and practicing lawyers, stressed that ADR is…
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Judiciary Honors Departed Officers in a Solemn Closing-of-Files Ceremony
Seven Judicial Officers Remembered in a Closing-of-Files Ceremony In a moving tribute to lifelong service, seven judicial officers who dedicated their careers to upholding justice were remembered in a solemn closing-of-files ceremony. The event marked the formal closure of their professional duties and celebrated the enduring legacies they left within the judiciary and the communities…
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LSK Meru Slams KMJA Over Maua Court Protests
Overview The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) – Meru Chapter has sharply criticized the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) for its recent statement condemning protests by advocates at the Maua Law Courts. The exchange underscores ongoing tensions within Kenya’s legal community about how protests and advocacy should be conducted around judicial processes, and what…