Currently, Nigerian law graduates can commence full legal practice after attending the Nigerian Law School and being called to the Bar. Introducing a two-year pupillage means that it would take about eight or nine years before one can practice law in Nigeria,” said Enebeli. The reason they do that is because senior lawyers are not ready to pay young lawyers. Law students fresh out of law school, even though licensed to practice law straight away, still need practical hands-on experience under accredited senior lawyers to fully grasp the issues around law practice. He also recommended minimum required remuneration standards and structured learning outcomes as other mechanisms that will ensure the success of the proposed pupillage.

Source: The Guardian December 27, 2025 14:19 UTC