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Chrisland University Law Students Participate in the 13th Ogun State Bar and Bench Forum

Chrisland University law students participate in the 13th Ogun State Bar and Bench Forum

Staff and students of the College of Law, Chrisland University participated in the 13th Ogun State Bar and Bench Forum held at the Ceremonial Court, Judiciary Complex, Kobape Road, Abeokuta.

The annual forum, themed Digitalized Judiciary, AI, e-Affidavit, e-Filing and Virtual Hearing: Prospects and Challenges,” brought together distinguished members of the Bench and Bar, legal scholars, academics, and other stakeholders in the justice sector to examine the growing role of technology in judicial administration in Nigeria.

The event provided a valuable platform for the law students to engage with senior legal practitioners and judicial officers while gaining practical insights into emerging trends in the Nigerian legal system, particularly the integration of digital technology and artificial intelligence in the administration of justice.

The delegation from the College of Law was led by the Acting Dean, Dr. Kayode Akinsola, alongside the Sub-Dean, Mrs. Oluwafunmilayo Adeyanju, the Head of Department, Private and Property Law, Dr. Ibijoke Byron, Mr. Oluseyi Apampa, and Miss Opeyemi Adebari.

Students who represented the College at the forum included the President of the Law Students’ Society (LSS), Banjo Olaitan; the Chief Judge of the LSS, Rufai Progress; the Public Relations Officer of the LSS, Eunice Oguneko; Samuel Obehioye; Aremu-Sanbe Olanrewaju; Akintunde Jesutundun; Lawson Adetutu; and Energy Darasimi, all from the 400-level class.

The participation of the students and staff at the forum reflects the commitment of Chrisland University to exposing its students to practical legal experiences and contemporary developments shaping the future of the legal profession.

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