Varsity teacher, others task law students on career

LAW students across the country have been advised to take their studies seriously if they hope to make a success of the legal profession.

The Dean of the Faculty of Law,  University of Lagos, Professor Oyewo Edward Oyelowo gave the advice during the second edition of the faculty’s career talk held on Wednesday at the institution.

Oyelowo, in his opening speech, told the students that “the legal profession is a prestigious one and that there was need to be hardworking and dedicated in it.

Mrs. Uwa Ohiku, a property lawyer, in her speech  said, “You have to work very hard to build your career”.

She used herself as an example on how she met her mentor at 18 and at 21 had decided what to be in future. She told the students how she struggled and made sure her firm became  one of the best  internationally.

“You have to try your  best. Borrow if you  have to and make sure you get to the top.”

For his part, Mr Fabian Ajogwu, an investment and corporate finance lawyer told the student that as aspiring lawyers, it was important for them to know how to  absorb the right ethics such as dressing, poise and  manner of speaking.