THE CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE. 

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Clinical Legal Education(CLE)

Clinical Legal Education(CLE) programme centers on the idea of access to justice. This dates back to the end of the fifteenth century, when the then king of England, Henry VII ordered Judges to assign counsels to the poor in need of help.

OBJECTIVES OF CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION:

Globally, universities structure their CLE progammes with a view to provide access to justice to the poor and marginalized. Thus, Campus CLE programmes are focused on the following objectives:

  1. To allow law students to begin the lifelong process of becoming thoughtful, responsible and respective lawyers.
  2. To develop the skills and competencies needed to strengthen the legal system, providing opportunities for learning social concepts.
  3. To enable law students to gain hands-on legal experience whilst, providing pro bono legal services to persons who cannot afford legal representation.
  4. To develop professional attitudes and foster the growth of the practical skills of students with regard to the modern understanding of the role of the socially oriented professional in promoting the rule of law, providing access to justice and peaceful conflict resolutions and solving social problems.
  5. To bridge the gap between theory and practice in the study of the legal profession.

THE UNIUYO LAW CLINIC

The Clinic is a family. 

Uniuyo Law Clinic came into being through NULAI in 2005 and has been engaged in several law programs such as Human Right Enlightenment Program, crime prevention, street lawyering, access to Justice, among others through the unwavering support and guidance of our excellent lecturers and the faulty management.

Our sole purpose is to promote Alternative Dispute Resolution among members of the society in cases of disputes, as well as reverse injustice.

The Law Clinic is also a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. Since lawyers owe a duty to the society, Uniuyo Law Clinic has been partnering several agencies of government in pursuit of this onerous task. These agencies include;

  • NULAI Nigeria
  • The Nigerian Correctional Service(Formerly Nigerian Prisons Service) 
  • Open Justice Society of Nigeria(OSJI) 
  • Ministry of Justice, Akwa-Ibom State. 
  • The Legal Aid Council 
  • DePaul University and lots more. 

Products of the Uniuyo Law Clinic are proficient in several aspects of the law such as:

  • Clients Counseling 
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 
  • Legal drafting 
  • Advocacy and lots more.
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