Sunday, October 8, 2017

Federal High Court Squashed Law Graduates of Natio...

OlayinkaOyelamiPublishing Blog: Federal High Court Squashed Law Graduates of Natio...: A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt Wednesday squashed a suit by law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria, NO...



What are THE DIGITAL LITERATE LAW GRADUATES of NOUN looking for in NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL that they've not already gotten from their learning at NOUN?.



Sometimes, i wonder what this generation of digital  compliant minds are looking for in Nigerian 12th century medieval modeled schools and Nigerian Law School for that matter in this 21st century tech age when your can access any information you need to advancement your life and humanity at the comfort of your home on your phone.



Why wasting valuable time and resources on obsolete and invalid schools that can not add value to your life? The legal service in this 21st century is in the world of internet-based global businesses, online document production, commoditized service, legal process outsourcing, and web based simulation practice.



The global legal markets has been liberalized with evolution of internet with new jobs for lawyers and new employers too...Why wasting time and resources for appearance in COURT where you can NEVER get JUSTICE. Read more... 

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Nigeria Need A Federal Structure That Promote Indu...

We need a restructured federation where the Igbo man or woman, and indeed, every Nigerian can live and ply his or her business without any form of discrimination, molestation, and destruction of his or her life and property on the flimsiest excuses. Read more...OlayinkaOyelamiPublishing Blog: Nigeria Need A Federal Structure That Promote Indu...: Senator Ike Ekweremadu's Honest Advice To The IGBOS On Legal And Other Issues Involved BIAFRA Agitation And Realization.   (THE FATHER&...

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Legal Practitioners Act 2007

  1. Introduction
Some Legal Practitioners and Law Students find it difficult to acclimatize their brains with the code of conducts for legal practitioners; Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners 2007. This challenges faced by our aspirants to the bar, to whom knowledge of professional ethics is of paramount important in the Bar Finals’ examination calls for this highlights of the rules for easy grasp.
  1. Highlights of the Rules of Professional Conduct
This highlights will cover the general responsibility of lawyers, role and duties of counsel to court, duty of counsel to other lawyers, duty of counsel to clients, improper attraction of business, remuneration and miscellaneous.



  1. General Responsibility of Lawyers
As a legal practitioner, you have a general responsibility not to engage in any conduct which is unbecoming of a lawyer,[1] not to admit unqualified persons into the profession,[2] nor aid the unauthorised practice of law.[3] Avoid intermediaries in your work[4] but you are free to partner with other legal practitioners.[5] If you are in judicial or public employment,[6] don’t engage in business[7] or any salaried employment.[8] Take note that; practicing fee is compulsory,[9] obtain your accredited seal and stamp,[10] attend Continuing Professional Development course,[11] you are entitle to practicing certificate[12] and notify NBA when you set-up a new office.[13]
  1. Duties of Counsel to Clients
As you relate with your client(s), you are to dedicate and devote to your client cause,[14] represent him within the bounds of law[15] and represent him competently.[16] Avoid conflict of interest[17] where there is agreement with you[18] or he entrust you with privilege information.[19] As a witness[20] do not withdraw from his employment[21] or call at his house.[22] In dealing with his property,[23] you have responsibility for litigation[24] and you must investigate facts and ensure proper production of witness.[25]
  1. Duties of Counsel to other Lawyers
As you relate with other lawyers, keep fellowship and precedence,[26] your acts should be fair and in good faith,[27] you can associate with them in single matter,[28] and observe the rules when your client change or debrief you.[29]
  1. Role and Duties of Counsel to Court
As you relate with the court, being an officer[30] you have a duty of good conduct,[31] candid and fair dealing,[32] not to publicise trials.[33] Beware of your closeness to judges,[,[34] respect tribunals,[35] act with decorum,[36] do the necessary in the best interest of your client but don’t stand bail for them,[37] and exert your best effort while handling the brief of an indigent client.[38]
  1. Improper Attraction of Business
As a professional tycoon; don’t solicit but fairly advertise,[39] use note-papers, envelopes and visit cards,[40] signs and note;[41] books and articles[42] are also allowed. You can publish your new address,[43] your willingness to associate with other lawyers in your locality.[44] Be robe in superior courts,[45] you can handle some press, radio and television legal interviews,[46] but don’t instigate litigation.[47]
  1. Remuneration
As a professional employee, you are entitle to remuneration,[48] you can accept general or special retainer,[49] arrange for contingent fee in civil matters,[50] but don’t agree to pay litigation expenses.[51] Your fee should be reasonable and commensurate,[52] avoid sharing your legal service fee,[53] and don’t accept gifts from your client’s opponents.[54]
  1. Miscellaneous
The provisions of the rules are enforceable against any person bearing the second word[55] as defined in the interpretation rule,[56] see the citation.[57]
  1. Conclusion
The above rules segmented and summarize will make one appreciate the rules of professional conduct at his fingertips. It’s the responsibility of lawyers or law students to appreciate the entire rules and applied them when the need arise.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Legal Services – OOCORP

GREEN CARD Application Procedures Involved in Immigrating To The United States

Overview of the application procedures involved in immigrating to the United States. You'll also need to know which forms to file and where, as well as the proper documents to bring to your interview, and this depends on what category you're applying under (fiance, spouse, employee, relative, and so on). Nolo books can provide further help, with detailed instructions specific to the various types of visas and green cards:


You can apply for a green card only after a visa petition filed by a relative, fiancé, or employer has been approved and the person has waited until an immigrant visa number is available. Exceptions exist, however. For one, immediate relatives, such as the spouse, parents, and minor unmarried children of U.S. citizens, don't need to wait for visa numbers and can apply for green cards either simultaneously with submitting the visa petition or after the petition has been approved, depending on their circumstances. Refugees and asylees are another exception: They don't need visa petitions at all, but can apply for a green

If you're not sure what a visa petition is or whether you needed one, see the Nolo article The Visa Petition: First Step for Family and Employment Green Cards. If your visa number has become available, you should receive notification from the U.S. government or can check the Priority Date from your visa petition approval notice against the current State Department Visa Bulletin.

The next step will be to figure out where to apply for your green card. While most green card applications must be made at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, many people would prefer to file paperwork while inside the United States, with the agency known as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), through a process called adjustment of status. That's often because they are either already living in the United States or they want to join their family or start their new job there as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the choice is not always the immigrant's to make.


Who Can Apply in the United States

Only certain categories of applicants are allowed to file green card applications at a USCIS office. This right is usually limited to people who entered the United States legally and didn't stay beyond the date on their Form I-94.
One important exception is immigrants who are the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, such as a husband or wife, and applying on that basis. If they entered legally, or on a visa waiver, and even if they stayed past the date when they were expected to leave, they can normally still apply in the United States.

For other applicants, particularly those who entered the United States illegally or overstayed a visa, filing in the United States may cause their deportation. Anyone considering applying in the United States should consult a Nolo book specific to their situation or hire an experienced immigration attorney. For listings of attorneys in your area, complete with personal profiles, see the  Lawyer Directory.


How to Apply in the Unites States

To get a green card while inside the United States, you need to apply for what is called "adjustment of status." Any local USCIS office can give you the packet of forms you need. Or you can call their forms line at 800-870-3676 and ask for an adjustment of status packet, or download the individual forms at www.uscis.gov. Some of these forms require paying fees to submit them.

In addition, you'll have to provide photos and various documents, such as a copy of your visa petition approval or asylum approval, a letter from the employer who petitioned you (if you're applying based on employment) saying the job is still open, your birth certificate, copies of certain pages of your passport, and more. It depends on what category you're applying under.

After you've assembled everything (and made a copy for your records), you'll mail it to a USCIS service center (not the kind of USCIS office that you can visit in person). Months later, you'll be called in to have your fingerprints taken and, later still, you'll be called to your local USCIS office for an interview. If everything is in order, you will be approved for a green card at the end of your interview. The actual green card will be sent to you by mail, usually weeks or months later.


How to Apply From Outside the United States

If you're living outside the United States, an office called the National Visa Center (NVC) will start corresponding with you (and your petitioner) after your visa petition has been approved and your Priority Date is current. The NVC will take care of transferring your case to a U.S. embassy or consulate in the country where you live.
(U.S. embassies and consulates outside your home country will normally refuse to accept your application, unless you can show a compelling reason why you are unable to apply at home, for example, because the United States has no diplomatic relationship with the government of your homeland.)

The consulate will call you in for an interview and give you instructions on getting a medical exam and photos done beforehand. You'll have to prepare various documents to bring to your interview, such as your passport, police certificates, your birth and marriage certificates, and more. It depends on what category you're applying under.

Even with an appointment, you'll still normally have to stand in line. At the interview, a consular officer will review your documents and talk with you. If everything is in order, you'll be approved for an immigrant visa, and your passport will be stamped. You'll need to use that visa within six months to enter the United States and claim your permanent resident status. The actual green card will be sent to you by mail, usually weeks or months later. Click Here To Read More For More Information