. BREAKDOWN OF COURSES FOR LL.M PROGRAMME
FIRST SEMESTER
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNITS
COMPULSORY COURSES
1 PGC 601 ICT and Research Methodology 3 Units
2 JLT 611 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory 1 3 Units
THREE ELECTIVES COURSES
(TWO FROM STUDENT’S CORE AREA, ONE FROM NON-CORE AREA)
3 JLT 613 International Legal Theory I 3 Units
4 JLT 615 Cultural Relativism I 3 Units
5 JLT 617 Law and Globalization I 3 Units
6 JLT 619 Customary Law and Jurisprudence I 3 Units
7 JLT 621 Comparative Constitutionalism I 3 Units
8 JLT 623 African Legal Theory I 3 Units
9 JLT 625 Dispute Settlement in Customary Law I 3 Units
10 JLT 627 Environmental Constitutionalism I 3 Units
11 JLT 631 Criminology I 3 Units
12 JLT 633 International Criminal Law and Theory I 3 Units
13 JLT 641 Law and Development I 3 Units
14 JLT 643 Human Rights and Justice 3 Units
15 JLT 645 War and Humanitarian Law I 3 Units
16 JLT 647 Indigenous Rights I 3 Units
TOTAL
15 Units
SECOND SEMESTER
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNITS
COMPULSORY COURSES
1 LAW 602 Legal Research Writing 3 Units
2 ICL 612 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory II 3 Units
THREE ELECTIVES COURSES
(TWO FROM STUDENT’S CORE AREA, ONE FROM NON-CORE AREA)
3 JLT 614 International Legal Theory II 3 Units
4 JLT 616 Religion and War 3 Units
5 JLT 618 Law and Globalization II 3 Units
6 JLT 622 Customary Law and Jurisprudence II 3 Units
7 JLT 624 Comparative Constitutionalism II 3 Units
8 JLT 626 Earth Jurisprudence 3 Units
9 JLT 628 African Legal Theory II 3 Units
10 JLT 632 Criminology II 3 Units
11 JLT 634 International Security Studies 3 Units
12 JLT 636 International Criminal Law and Theory II 3 Units
13 JLT 642 Law and Development II 3 Units
14 JLT 644 Human Rights and Justice II 3 Units
15 JLT 646 War and Humanitarian Law II 3 Units
16 JLT 648 Indigenous Rights II 3 Units
TOTAL
15 Units
THIRD SEMESTER
1 JLT 681 Seminar in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory 3 Units
2 JLT 691 Project 6 Units
TOTAL
9 Units
5. BREAKDOWN OF COURSES FOR PhD PROGRAMMES
(i) First Year
FIRST SEMESTER
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNITS
COMPULSORY COURSE
1 PGC 701 Synopsis and Research Grant Writing 3 Units
TWO ELECTIVE COURSES
( ONE FROM CORE AREA, ONE FROM NON-CORE AREA)
2 JLT 711 Advanced Seminar in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory I 3 Units
3 JLT 721 Advanced Seminar in Comparative Constitutionalism I 3 Units
4 JLT 731 Advanced Seminar in International Criminal Theory 3 Units
5 JLT 741 Advanced Seminar in Law and Development I 3 Units
TOTAL
9 Units
SECOND SEMESTER
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNITS
TWO ELECTIVE COURSES
( ONE FROM CORE AREA, ONE FROM NON-CORE AREA)
6 JLT 712 Advanced Seminar in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory II 3 Units
7 JLT 722 Advanced Seminar in Comparative Constitutionalism II 3 Units
8 JLT 733 Advanced Seminar in International Criminal Law and Theory II 3 Units
9 JLT 744 Advanced Seminar in Law and Development II 3 Units
TOTAL
6 Units
(ii) Second Year
FIRST SEMESTER
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNITS
COMPULSORY COURSE
1 JLT 781 Research Proposal 3 Units
TOTAL
3 Units
SECOND SEMESTER
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNITS
COMPULSORY COURSE
2 JLT 782 Books and/or Journal Article Review 3 Units
TOTAL
3 Units
(ii) Third Year
FIRST SEMESTER
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNITS
COMPULSORY COURSE
3 JLT 783 PhD Thesis Seminar 3 Units
TOTAL
3 Units
SECOND SEMESTER
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNITS
COMPULSORY COURSE
4 JLT 790 PhD Thesis 12 Units
TOTAL
12 Units
5. DESCRIPTION OF COURSES FOR MASTER OF LAW (LL.M) PROGRAMME
PGC 701: Synopsis and Grant Writing (3 Units)
This course identifies types and nature of grant and grant writing as well as meaning of grants application calls on the internet. The course determines appropriate strategy for grant application; Study of various grant application structures and contents and writing of concept notes, detailed project description, budgeting and budget defence. Study of sample grant writings in various forms and writing of mock research and other grants are part of this course. Students are taught University of Nigeria synopsis structure and requirements, (Introduction, Methodology and Results); determining the content of each sub-unit of the synopsis; Steps in writing of synopsis from the Dissertation/Thesis document, structural and language issues. Common errors in synopsis writing and strategies for avoiding them are discussed. The roles of the student and the supervisor in the writing of synopsis are discussed as well as writing of mock synopsis.
JLT 611: Jurisprudence and Legal Theory (3 Units)
This module discusses the conceptual and philosophical underpinnings of the laws and institutions of key jurisdictions around the world. It is an attempt to familiarize the students with the origins of legal cultures around the world. The objective of the course is to aid the formation of critical legal thought in the student. Key concepts include functions of law and Justice, law and social change, interaction of law on social values, social facts and legal theory etc.
JLT 614: International Legal Theory (3 Units)
The main aim of this course is to introduce the student to key concepts and theories that have emanated from the legal and political relations of states in the international legal order. It also captures the place of individuals and non-state actors in contemporary times. The student is expected to gain insight into the historical as well as contemporary theoretical explanations for the behaviour of states and other objects of international law. The module adopts a multidisciplinary approach. Key theories include Critical Legal Theory, Natural and Positivist theory, Liberal Theory, Structuralism, Multilateralism, and International Organization Theory etc. Works of scholars such as Martti Koskenniemi, Thomas Franck, Louis Henkin, Jean D’Aspremont, Jan Klabbers and others will be referred to in this module.
JLT 617: Law and Globalization (3 Units)
Law and Globalization mines the problems that the phenomenon of globalization poses in contemporary times. It discusses the practicality in harnessing norms and laws to addressing global challenges. It also scrutinizes the new role of corporations in the advancement of globalization, and also some of the challenges this institutions pose as they grow in resources and dictate the direction of state policy. Theories such as New Institutional Economics (NIE), Global Administrative Law (GAL), Global constitutionalism, and Compliance Theory will be discussed.
JLT 619: Customary Law and Jurisprudence (3 Units)
This module exposes traditional formations of legal thought and practice. At its core, it evinces the fundamental theories of native law and custom and also analyzes key traditional institutions viz-a-viz its co-existence with common law and other national legislations in Nigeria’s pluralistic legal system.
JLT 621: Comparative Constitutionalism (3 Units)
This course will bring to the knowledge of the student the constitutional make-up of the main legal systems around the world. It will deepen the student’s understanding of the Nigerian constitutional system while enabling the student to place it side by side with other advanced constitutional systems. Key topics include: notion of constitutional law, constitutional law and constitutionalism, classification of constitutions, comparative analysis of the Westminster Parliamentary Democracy with the American Presidential System, the French Presidential system and the Constitution of the Swiss Confederacy etc.
JLT 623: African Legal Theory (3 Units)
African Legal and political theory exposes the shared legal values and concepts of African States. It traces the early formative stages of legal and political thinking at the continental level and how these have manifested in the formation of regional institutions to solve common problems for African States. Key theories include Pan-Africanism, Regional Integration in Africa, Ubuntu as a shared expression for African communalism etc. Works of contemporary scholars such as Kofi Oteng Kufour, Tiyanjana Maluwa, Richard Frimpong Oppong, James Thuo Gathii will be discussed as part of this module.
JLT 627: Environmental Constitutionalism (3 Units)
This module compares the constitutional provisions of various jurisdictions on the environment. It maps the timeline of the evolution of environmental justice as an emergent norm in national jurisdictions and at international level. The aim of this module is to familiarize the student with the current practices of environmental protection through national laws. The works of key scholars such as May and Daly, Dina Shelton, Phillipe Sands form the fulcrum of this module.
JLT 631: Criminology (3 Units)
This module adopts a socio-legal approach to discussing the conception of crime under criminal law and criminology. It establishes the relationship between criminal law and criminology. Students will learn the key theories of criminology i.e. factors of criminal causation; specific criminology, involving specific offences against persons and property. It also discusses the key aspects of criminal justice systems in various jurisdictions. Topics such as organized and political offences, traffic and motoring offences, and white collar crimes are also covered.
JLT 633: International Criminal Law and Theory (3 Units)
International Criminal Law and Theory addresses the prosecution of the worst kind of crimes known to man. It centralizes criminal law at international level and also the role of the international criminal courts in ensuring that perpetrators of crimes that trouble the collective conscience of humanity such as war crimes, crimes against humanity etc face justice. This course will cover the establishment and jurisdiction of the international criminal tribunals and the International Criminal Court (ICC). It is also expected that students will be able to form theoretical understanding of the practice of prosecuting international crimes as well as understand post-conflict theories and practices in Africa and other conflict hotspots.
JLT 634: International Security Studies (3 Units)
The International Security Studies course examines the basic concepts surrounding conflicts in contemporary times. The course applies theory to State practice on the phenomenon of conflict, regional security and other complex issues plaguing the UN system for peace and security. Topics covered by this course include; internal war and state failure; the management of humanitarian emergencies by alliances and international organizations; Terrorism and Counter-terrorism etc.
JLT 641: Law and Development (3 Units)
This course introduces the student to the possibilities of harnessing laws, legal institutions and legal theories to addressing developmental issues. A multidisciplinary approach is adopted to balance the roles of law and economics in the promotion of social development. The student is expected to advance her understanding of the instrumentality of law in the quest to achieve economic and social development, particularly in developing countries and emerging markets.This field includes a basic course on law and development, as well as more specialized courses in international financial institutions and law, foreign investment, and intellectual property law, as well as courses from other disciplines that impact on economic development.
JLT 645: War and Humanitarian Law (3 Units)
This course discusses the history of wars and its impact on the field of international humanitarian law. Central to this course are the doctrines and key tenets of international humanitarian law also referred to as jus in bello, the law of armed conflict, and the laws of war. This course examines how developing norms and practices expand the existing framework. Students are also expected to develop an understanding of the jus ad bellum (justifications for war). Students will generally come across topics such as the interaction between human rights and humanitarian law, humanitarian assistance during war, the connection between international humanitarian law and war crimes, the distinction between combatants and civilians, weapon bans and precautions in attack and other related concepts.
JLT 647: Indigenous Rights (3 Units)
Indigenous rights is an emerging discipline at the intersection between human rights and constitutional law which addresses the challenges related with rights and cultures of indigenous peoples. Students are expected to gain understanding of the concept of indigeneship, the culture of major indigenous groups in Nigeria and Africa and the extant jurisprudence on the rights of indigenous people. Popular topics include the right of indigeneous people to land and a satisfactory environment, statelessness and indigenous people, citizenship and indigeneship etc.
JLT 624: Earth Jurisprudence (3 Units)
This discipline takes an ecocentric approach to environmental justice. It examines the possibility of forming environmental norms around the understanding the animals and other organic life forms have rights and should be the central focus of environmental law and policy.
FACULTY OF LAW
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ENUGU CAMPUS
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (LL.M)
COURSES AVAILABLE IN THE 1ST SEMESTER 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
LECTURER/S
1 LAW 601 ICT and Research Methods Dr. J .J. Odinkonigbo/ Dr. O. T. Umahi/ Dr. U. Nwoke
2 LAW 611 Law of Arbitration & Awards 1 Rev. Fr. Prof. E. O. Ezike/
Dr. C. A. Ogbuabor
3 LAW 613 Commercial Law 1 Prof. F.N. Monye/ Dr. U. Nwoke
4 LAW 617 Law of Marine Insurance 1 Dr. H. A. Umezurike
5 LAW 621 Law of Taxation 1 Dr. J .J. Odinkonigbo /
Dr. C. O. Nwabachili
6 LAW 623 Comparative Company Law 1 Prof. C. G. Nnona/
Prof. E. O. Nwosu
7 LAW 631 Comparative Jurisprudence 1 Ass. Prof. C. U. Anyanwu
8 LAW 633 Climate Change Law & Policy 1 Dr. E. U. Onyeabor
9 LAW 635 Law of International Institutions 1 Prof. I. P. Enemo/
Dr. C. Lloyd
10 LAW 637 Law of Treaties 1 Dr. C. Lloyd
11 LAW 641 Public International Law 1 Ass. Prof. C. U. Anyanwu/
Dr. M. C. Nwankwo
12 LAW 643 Comparative Criminal Law 1 Prof. J. N. Ezeilo/
Dr. M.C. Nwankwo
13 LAW 645 International Economic Law 1 Dr. C. C. Ajibo/
Dr. N. A. Nwafor
14 LAW 647 International Environmental Law 1 Dr. E. U. Onyeabor
15 LAW 655 Health Law 1 Dr. O. Nnamuchi/
Dr. F. O. Ukwueze
16 LAW 663 Law of Intellectual Property 1 Dr. O. T. Umahi
17 LAW 673 Comparative Constitutional Law 1 Ass. Prof. M. C. Anozie/
Dr. G. A. Onuoha
18 LAW 677 Human Rights Law 1 Prof. J. N. Ezeilo/
Dr. O. Nnamuchi
Dr. Emmanuel U. Onyeabor
Faculty of Law Representative, Board of School of Postgraduate Studies
FACULTY OF LAW
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ENUGU CAMPUS
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (PhD)
COURSES AVAILABLE IN THE 1ST SEMESTER 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION
S/N COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
COORDINATOR/S
1 LAW 701 Synopsis and Research Grant Writing/ Research Methodology Prof. C.G. Nnona/ Prof. J.N. Ezeilo / Rev. Fr. Prof. E. O. Ezike
2 LAW 711 Advanced Seminar in Commercial & Corporate Law1 Prof. F.N. Monye/
Dr. H. A. Umezurike
3 LAW 731 Advanced Seminar in Jurisprudence & Legal Theory 1 Ass. Prof. M. C. Anozie/
Ass. Prof. C. U. Anyanwu
4 LAW 741 Advanced Seminar in International & Comparative Law 1 Prof. I. P. Enemo/
Dr. E. U. Onyeabor
5 LAW 751 Advanced Seminar in Private Law 1 Prof. C.G. Nnona
6 LAW 761 Advanced Seminar in Property Law 1 Prof. E. O. Nwosu
Dr. J .J. Odinkonigbo
7 LAW 771 Advanced Seminar in Public Law 1 Prof. J. N. Ezeilo/
Dr. O. Nnamuchi