As AI tools begin drafting legal documents and competition intensifies, the School of Law at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) convened a seminar on September 26, 2025, to examine the future of the legal profession.
Keynote speaker Barrister Benjamin C. Danpulolo urged students to embrace strategic thinking and professional development, noting that more than 6,000 lawyers enter the Nigerian Bar every year. He emphasized that law is a dynamic social discipline requiring critical thinking, not just knowledge of rules.
Assistant Professor Dr. B.J. Bulama echoed this, stressing that law is about people, justice, and societal development. Dean of the School of Law, Prof. B.M. Magaji, reminded students of the profession’s nobility and the need for excellence.
During the interactive session, a student questioned the relevance of courses like statistics and philosophy. Associate Dean Dr. Obinna Dike explained that these subjects are part of the liberal arts model, designed to produce well-rounded legal practitioners, and assured students that their feedback would be considered.
Reported by Udoh Victoria Clement
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