the color of the wige should be changed to black Nigeria, in other to promote the black race.

the color of the wig should be changed to black Nigeria, in other to promote the black race.

KingsleyCEO:
Most People send their children to law school just because of the wing, no no the wing must stay o...

at the bolded, tell me you're joking

The wig is meant to emulate the powdered wigs which royalty and nobility in Europe wore in the 17th century. I still don't know why Nigerian lawyers are still hanging on to a colonial custom which is no longer in use in the country it was borrowed from.

makapella:
D wig represents white hairs which is a sign of wisdom

Not true. As stated un the op, the wig and gown traditional was gotten from the Brits who colonized us. Unlike us, the predominant hair colour of the brits is not black.

makapella:
D wig represents white hairs which is a sign of wisdom

An uncle told me the first lawyer in the world has that kind of hair, so to remember him, the whites produced the wigs. I so believed this as a kid.

Suit is better

I even think political scientists should start wearing a distinct uniform too,because that course is such a great course.

Must be the British style coz back here in America, our lawyers and Judges wear no shitty cream colored wig...

Lawyers approach in styled suit, Judges do okay with just the Gown.

The British and Special recognition is like Mugabe and power

Na only Nigeria here we dey copy British and American systems at the same time but refused to allow our things work like their own. See how smart Harvey Spector and Mike Ross dey look on their designer suits. Our lawyers and their gown are no different from church choirs and d scary looking wig dey make some look like they are in a Halloween costume.

Enyimbamercedes:
i was in court some time back and the lawyers just looked silly in the whole billowing gown and stupid blond wigs! They can change those wigs to black ones can't they?or does the white color signify wisdom ....cos most of those lawyers aren't wise

Lolz at ur last line

Kamadoye:



The legal profession as we know it has its own peculiar traditions most of which are from antiquity. An instance of this is the wig and gown which has quite become the de rigueur for members of the Nigerian Legal profession. Most law students can’t seem to understand why a feminine attire like the wig and gown would become the norm for everyone. Why can’t we just don our fashionable suits with a little pizazz when appearing before courts like we see in the movies ? The history behind the practice of wearing this rather outlandish garb dates back to the 18th century where it had once been a status symbol distinguishing members of the noble profession from the rest of the populace. It’s something that has been handed down the years until we eventually inherited it from Britain as part of our colonial common law heritage (although in most countries there have been minor modifications). A lot of reasons have been cited for why lawyers today still wear the wig and gown (most of which I still laugh over).

(1) It was originally designed to distinguish members of the legal profession from other members of society.

(2) It brought authority, formality, dignity and solemnity of the law

(3) It emphasizes on the objectivity of the law and deflects personal attention from the judge. (Surely judges can’t be seen to be flamboyant)

(4) With respect to the judiciary, it is designed to bring anonymity to the judge and help them hide their identity.

(5) It was introduced in the past for hygienic reasons

Do you think it should be done away with? Lets here your thoughts then

Go to law student hub for more

This is not true!

I recently watched a documentary on BBC. They wore the wigs in the past as it was the fashion of the day. As time went on, the profession became accustomed to dressing that way and things simply have not changed.

All thee symbolism above is ridiculous. Those were definitely not the reasons.

The minister of sports in Nigeria is a lawyer,does he also belong to this noble profession that was meant for the wise ones?

This just but a question

KingsleyCEO:
Most People send their children to law school just because of the wing, no no the wing must stay o...

barrister Kingsley...... from the wing chamber...

It's a sheep skin and a Wolf is black ba?@ their gown

So why can we just reach a conclusion which isn't bad afterall....



The lawyers are Wolves in sheep clothing.

Maybe vice versa


Just

its only in nigeria that lawyers wear this clownish wig and gown. in the west their lawyers wear only suit while their judges were a black robe. y naija tinz dey always different?

wigs of corruption

daveP:
It's a sheep skin and a Wolf is black ba?@ their gown

So why can we just reach a conclusion which isn't bad afterall....



The lawyers are Wolves in sheep clothing.

Maybe vice versa


Just

Alvin007:

That's sacarsm!

chiefojiji:



barrister Kingsley...... from the wing chamber...

Yes my learned Colleaque

daveP:



That's sacarsm!

You call that 'sarcasm'..? ...abi

Kamadoye:



The legal profession as we know it has its own peculiar traditions most of which are from antiquity. An instance of this is the wig and gown which has quite become the de rigueur for members of the Nigerian Legal profession. Most law students can’t seem to understand why a feminine attire like the wig and gown would become the norm for everyone. Why can’t we just don our fashionable suits with a little pizazz when appearing before courts like we see in the movies ? The history behind the practice of wearing this rather outlandish garb dates back to the 18th century where it had once been a status symbol distinguishing members of the noble profession from the rest of the populace. It’s something that has been handed down the years until we eventually inherited it from Britain as part of our colonial common law heritage (although in most countries there have been minor modifications). A lot of reasons have been cited for why lawyers today still wear the wig and gown (most of which I still laugh over).

(1) It was originally designed to distinguish members of the legal profession from other members of society.

(2) It brought authority, formality, dignity and solemnity of the law

(3) It emphasizes on the objectivity of the law and deflects personal attention from the judge. (Surely judges can’t be seen to be flamboyant)

(4) With respect to the judiciary, it is designed to bring anonymity to the judge and help them hide their identity.

(5) It was introduced in the past for hygienic reasons

Do you think it should be done away with? Lets here your thoughts then

Go to law aaà hub for more

Idiota


It was worn because they are actors just acting......or more or less attending dia 2nd job in a rush

The theatre actor rush down to court with dia costume and it became a fashion.

Simple

Well, the attire gives certified lawyers some sort of prestige, so now the pride in the professional shudnt b done away with

Alvin007:


The black gown connotes a 'sober' reflection, while coming before the law...he who comes before the law must come with clean hands..

....Doctrine of Equity...

KingsleyCEO:

Yes my learned Colleaque

you and who

chiefojiji:


you and who

It's a colonial relic. It's made to look like a white man's hair.

It's stupid.

chiefojiji:


you and who

Don't tell me you don't have a wing ooooo

amodu:


at the bolded, tell me you're joking

Lol Typing error o

Hav u noticed dat the ftc always has many likes........i smell brotherhood conspiracy

KingsleyCEO:

Lol Typing error o

I for fear