Fit & Proper Podcast

This episode starts a new miniseries where we explore what to expect in the six law school campuses as prospective law school students prepare for resumption. We start with Bayelsa campus on this episode with Tosin Abejide. She was recently called to the Nigerian Bar. She's a digital marketing enthusiast, a film and bridal makeup artist at House of Rheevo (her brand), and  a Youtuber, vlogging about makeup, self-development, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle. When she's not juggling all her passions, she's doing legal work at the local government in Victoria Island for her NYSC and sleeping.  This episode explores what to expect if you're posted to Bayelsa Campus of the Nigerian Law School - the food, best places to have fun, things to anticipate (good and bad), how she survived Bayelsa campus, and general words of advice.

With 50 episodes and over 5,000 downloads, Season One was a hit, We got several online commendations from listeners telling us how the episodes helped them prepare for and pass Bar Finals. As Law School resumes for another session with Bar Part Two students, the podcast returns for Season Two with an expanded focus. Beyond just academic content, this season will be touching on life after law school as we talk to lawyers (practising/non-practising) on the life in and outside of the Bar. That's not the only change though. We also have a new host - Jewel Owolana, an incoming law school student, voice over artiste, and international law enthusiast. You can follow her on social media. On Instagram, you can find her at www.instagram.com/jewel_edotimeh On Twitter, she's at www.twitter.com/jewelowolana

We started this journey June 1st, 2020, and like all good things, the show must end...at least for now. Bar Finals are behind you, and the future awaits. For our last episode this season, we interviewed Omolabake Adetunmbi, a lawyer who went down this road a long time ago. Called to the Bar in 1989, she has worn many hats over her lifetime, as a serial entrepreneur, a mediator, a realtor, and the founder of a premier legal outfitter in Nigeria, in 2000, and an author. The discussion covers  her inspiration for founding Legal City, her journey as a law student, while juggling motherhood the importance of support networks, her first experience in a criminal trial why she left legal practice her book on the ethics of the legal profession. working towards specialization PS: We recorded this episode before the start of Bar Finals, hence the reference to the Bar exams at the end

At this point of preparations, there are effectively 4 categories of law school students,  those under pressure to meet high external expectations those striving to ensure that they don't fall below their university standards those no one expects anything from, the dark horses seeking to spring a surprise those who have already given up on their lofty goals, and just want to move on to the next stage of their lives Whatever boat you're on, our guests in this episode have something for you. They've been in this situation before, and they came out of with the best of grades. They are Destiny Ogedegbe Ademola Adekunbi Hauwa Abikan Oluwadunni Oni They all finished with a First Class from the 2018/2019 Set. Individually, they share tips on: the importance of prayer last-minute revisions remembering cases and sections use of past questions to study dealing with the emotions in this period PS: We have previous episodes with Oluwadunni Oni on Criminal Litigation and Property Law Practice. Find links to them below EP#6 - A Dive into Leases EP#7 - Charges 101: The Money Heist Edition EP#8 - Leases 102: Why is Lagos always different? EP#12 - Charges 102: The Little things that matter

In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Taiwo Ogunleye, a practising lawyer, discuss Trial Preparation and Evidence under the Criminal Litigation course of the Nigerian Law School. The discussion covers the following themes: burden of proof (legal burden of proof, evidential burden of proof, and standard of proof) competence and compellability of witnesses rules governing child witnesses and unsworn testimony accused as a witness and co-accused persons of unsound mind as witnesses dumb witnesses married persons as witnesses against each other compellability of the President, Governors, diplomatic corps and judicial officers lawyers as witnesses , admissibility of documentary evidence types of documents , To listen to this topic in civil litigation, listen to EP#33 - Trial Preparation and Evidence II 

In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Tayo Jimoh discuss the second part of the Company Securities in Nigeria topic in the Corporate Law Practice course of the Nigerian Law School. The discussion covers the following.: How a company can offer shares to the public Sukuk bonds v. conventional bonds Primacy capital market v. secondary capital market Role of solicitor in capital market transactions Procedure for floatation of shares in the capital market Procedure for preparing and publishing a prospectus Liabilities for false statements in prospectus Difference between capital market operators and consultants Collective investment schemes and types unit trust schemes difference between shareholders and unit trust holders , investment trust fund real estate investment fund community savings scheme 10. basic rules to comply with

In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Priscilla Folayemi discuss Company Securities in Nigeria, a topic under Corporate Law Practice in the Nigerian Law School. The discussion covers the following points: rights of shareholders types & classes of shares issuance of shares procedure for allotment of shares transmission of shares debentures and how we create them types of debentures creation, perfection, and registration of debentures consequences of not registering a charge discharge and satisfaction of a charge records to keep rights and remedies available to debenture holders For a more comprehensive discussion of records to keep, you can listen to Episode 9 - Flipping the Switch on Companies To take advantage of the Legal City 20@20 Deal and get your wigs and gowns at the best bargain, call them on 07062995699 and use the promo code 'FPP'. The offer is only valid for the first 20 people.

In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Ese Aror discuss the first aspect of Trials under the Criminal Litigation syllabus of the Nigerian Law School. The discussion covers what happens when parties are absent, duties of prosecutor, defense counsel, registrar, and judge. The process of arraignment and plea bargaining in criminal trials are also covered. If there's a topic you'd like us to consider or any general feedback, you can drop it via bit.ly/fitpropcast. To take advantage of the Legal City 20@20 Deal and get your wigs and gowns at the best bargain, call them on 07062995699 and use the promo code 'FPP'. This offer is only valid for the first 20 people.

Enforcement of Fundamental Rights in Nigeria is largely governed by the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009. In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and David Akindolire get talking about FREP as it's commonly referred to. The discussion covers the following.- who can institute action under FREP and the relevant court the procedure for instituting an action under FREP making amendments to an application under FREP orders the court can make drafting an application under FREP the relationship between FREP and habeas corpus comparing the 1979 FREP Rules and the current 2009 FREP Rules things to note towards Bar Finals If there's a topic you'd like us to consider or any general feedback, you can drop it via this link. To take advantage of the Legal City 20@20 Deal and get your wigs and gowns at the best bargain, call them on 07062995699 and use the promo code 'FPP'. This offer is only valid for the first 20 people.

Billing clients as a lawyer in Nigeria is nothing like the series 'Suits'. In this episode, Keyukemi and Esther Uttih talk about billings and accounts in property transactions. The conversation covers: the rules governing billings the fees and retainers how to deal with clients who refuse to pay for legal services rendered how to remedy overcharging by lawyers (taxation of professional fees) how to charge according to the defined scales ethical issues arising from billing

Keyukemi ran for Governor of her state, and was mercilessly rigged out. In this episode, our in-house 'Wole Olanipekun', Mayowa Adegoke shares the process of securing her mandate from the courts.  The discussion covers the following: What an election petition is; Courts with jurisdiction over election petitions; Who presents election petitions: Service of petitions Requirements for petitions Grounds for petitions Process of filing petitions up to court hearing; Standard of proof; and Drafting of election petition We also have a bonus episode with Ifiokobong Akpan sharing his thoughts on the current law school closure and what should be done

In this episode, we discuss legal practitioners accounts and the Legal Practitioners Account Rules 1964. How lawyers should deal with client account, trust account, and the difference between both.

In our shortest episode yet, Keyukemi and Ebere discuss the purpose of costs and sanctions in civil litigation. The discussion covers what the court considers in awarding costs, types of orders for costs, types of sanctions and more. If you have a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast

This episode brings to a close our miniseries on Corporate Governance in Nigeria. The discussion covers corporate sovereignty, the rule in FOSS v. HARBOTTLE and the broad exceptions. Keyukemi and Adediran also discuss who can bring action against a company, ways minority rights can be protected, drafting a petition and the relevant originating processes, and scenarios where the CAC can investigate a company. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast

Don't worry, it's not a real case, but in our discussion of appeals, it popped up a few times. To know why, you'll have to listen. In this episode, Keyukemi has a discussion with Taiwo Ogunleye, a new co-host who is an experienced criminal defence attorney. They pick up where Victoria stopped in EP#37(Appeals) by discussing the appeal process from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The discussion also covers the consequences of counsel failing to appear or failing to file brief, abatement and abandonment of appeal, effect of Practice Directions, order of retrial, and we also revisit bail pending appeal.

A standard brief of argument is 35 pages, because lawyers like to talk. In this episode, Keyukemi and Victoria discus the procedure for appeals from magistrate courts up to the Court of Appeal. The discussion covers double appeals, cross appeals, and picks up from EP#29(Bail is Free - or is it?) by going indepth into bail pending appeal. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast

Keyukemi and Helen Assor discuss property taxation in Nigeria and the enabling laws. The discussion covers Stamp Duty, Personal Income Tax, Value Added Tax, tenement rates, consent fees, registration fees, Capital Gains Tax, and the ethical issues at stake. If you have suggestions on what you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast

In this episode, Keyukemi and Ese Aror talk about judgment and sentencing, under Criminal Litigation. Their discussion covers what a judgment is, what makes it valid, the time bar for delivering judgement, allocutus or mitigation of sentence, the types of sentences, and alternative approaches to sentencing. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast

In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Priscilla Folayemi, one of our new co-hosts, tackle the 4th topic in the Corporate Governance series. Their discussion covers preparing financial statements, auditors, their liabilities, process of removal, and their relationship with the Audit Committee. They also discuss the filing of annual returns and the consequences of failing to file. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss on a future episode, fill our feedback form to let us know via bit.ly/fitpropcast

In this episode, Keyukemi and Ebere Ndubueze, a new co-host, continue the discussion on trial preparation and evidence under Civil Litigation. This episode covers opinion evidence, expert witness, child witnesses, hostile witnesses, subpoenas and witness summons, refreshing memory, and competence & compellability of witnesses. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast