Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI), located in Enugu, Nigeria, offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program through its Faculty of Law. This program aims to develop ethically grounded legal professionals who are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st-century legal landscape.

Course Overview: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Academic Excellence and Moral Foundation

GOUNI’s Faculty of Law adopts a holistic education approach that combines rigorous legal training with instruction in moral and ethical principles. This “Unity of Knowledge” framework ensures that graduates are not only proficient in legal theory and practice but also uphold strong ethical standards.

Distinguished Faculty

The faculty consists of seasoned academics from both national and international institutions. Notably, Professors Edwin Nwogugu and Boniface Okere, both former Deans of the Faculty of Law at the University of Nigeria, bring their extensive experience to the program.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Law Library and E-Library: Our library is equipped with a vast collection of legal texts and over 200 computers for online research, providing students access to resources like Law Pavilion, Legalpedia, and the Nigerian Weekly Law Reports.

Moot Court: Named in honor of Justice C.C. Nweze of the Supreme Court, the moot court offers students practical litigation experience.

Legal Clinic: This facility allows students to engage in real-world legal practices, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

International Collaborations

The faculty has established partnerships with various institutions, including the School of Law at Golden Gate University, San Francisco, which facilitates staff and student exchanges. In 2019, the faculty’s top student participated in an exchange program at Golden Gate University under this collaboration.