₦airaland Forum

tatucci:
ah, baba, u cant give up o... if every unemployed youth in Nigeria were to commit suicide, evry street would be littered with corpses. u are not alone. i suggest u expand ur horizon and stop being particular about getting a job as a lawyer. while looking for a job in a law firm also try other places: banks, oil companies, etc. infact anywhere u see a job opening, u apply. if u can get that, from there u can be searching for something else or u can decide to further ur education for a better prospective... u can also consider enterpreneuship... best of luck... #ThinkOutsideTheBox

Phinity318:
Or become human right lawyer

ghostwritter:
I'm a realist and as one, it is no oblivion that the present day economy of Nigeria will in no great sense go in favour of young legal solisitors who's aim is to rally round the pole of justice.....#naijaIsInBigShit.
But I see hope ....yes.....I see hope....but maybe in many years to come after the present corrupt-full generation is gone

queenfav:
Yea,i experienced that.. Some tell you to come work for free.As a lady,like 2 firms i went to, interview turn to toasting.A senior lawyer told me that he would get me a job in his Friend's firm if i agreed to be his mistress. Abi na the waka round.Some days, i would dress up looking good,na to dey go up and down go drop cv.It is well jare.The legal profession now isn't all that its cracked up to be.

ghostwritter:
All I can say is LAWYERS ARE FAR MORE THAN CRIMINALS.....

Karleb:
There's no need going around searching for law firms when we have the internet.

I want to believe most law firms have their official website.

queenfav:
Please and please,let me correct something..a young lawyer cannot set up an office after his call to bar.No law school,even Harvard law school teaches a lawyer the intricacies of legal practice;that you have to learn from a senior legal practitioner.Hanging around courts is not an issue.. gone were those days,na correct sun go beat you free of charge.@op,go through my posts, i was vety depressed last year and even created a thread about it where people said all sorts.The number of lawyers being churned out yearly upon call to bar is alarming, how many jobs do you think are out there?Don't listen to the off point comments from most here..I am a lawyer, so i know how you feel,i felt worse trust me.My advice is;
1.Get busy..I worked in a firm where i wasn't paid,just git 10k for my transport monthly.I survived on small appearances fees and other small jobs.Yet i was paying my rent and all other bills,without no assistance from relatives. You just need something to keep busy and learn, while you pursue better jobs.Please find a reputable small firm to work with,it would be peanuts, but at least you would be busy.
2.Never ever ever think of suicide, crime or any other thing your family won't be happy about as a panacea to your problems.You didnt create yourself so rule that out.
3.Pray without ceasing. Even while i was working for free,i kept on praying to God to take me to a place where i would find fulfilment,and he answered my prayers.I handle cases that i never dreamt i would ever had access to.I ascribe my job today to God,even my boss said it.That i didn't have anyone's speaking for me on my behalf, but his mind would not let him rest till he just had to call me to come and discuss the terms of employment.That is what God alone can do o...No relative or friend can do that,they are mere mortals and would disappoint you countless times.
4.Its a good thing you go to court to watch court proceedings, please use this time to develop your self..Read and expand your knowledge,it would help you later.. Many firms wants to hire a lawyer with the ability to work with minimal supervision,initiative and fair knowledge of rules of court and not just someone who is only smart on paper.
Having said all this,pls my learned brother, dont be discouraged..Even me sef,there are times i regretted studying law..Just get sth small to manage first, pray and keep applying. You never know d one that would result in a good job..all d best.

SirdeKay:
My brother. I'm in the same profession with you but now with more than 15 years post-call. You don't have to despair yet. It's always rough at the beginning. Since you already attended law school, I'm sure you must have done chambers attachment at a law firm prior to your call to bar: why not return there for proper exposure? Just tell the owner of the chambers that you are just there for necessary experience and not for pay. But don't worry, he will be giving you little jobs with something to keep yourself afloat for the time being. From there, you may start to build your own clients base. Ensure that you follow him to court and open your eyes. At the Notice Boards of various courts, there are always vacancies for lawyers posted there by law firms. Also relate well with your local branch of the NBA, tell them that you are open for employment, I can bet it with you that they will find something for you within a week provided you demonstrate your seriousness and competence.
Also, try to prepare bail bonds, letterhead papers, complimentary cards etc in your own name with your phone number, contact address (even your residential address is acceptable) and your email along with your stamp and seal. Then you are good to go.
I hate to say this publicly but I have no choice, try and be visiting Magistrates / High Courts in your area and let the judicial staff know you. Let the policemen in your neighbouring police station know you. You will be surprised with the way they will be channelling briefs to you.
Don't focus too much on money now. Instead, focus on increasing your knowledge and experience and clients base, these will surely bring in the money in due course.
God bless you.

prinsam30:
sorry if that offends you, but you made a controversial statement that "you don't know if that was ur calling "

but one thing I want you to know is that, God saw you through in your pursue to be a lawyer, you came out with good grade, you did your NYSC successfully, nobody questioned your decision, you made that decision yourself and you had the confidence that God was with you.

why can't you still believe in that same God to give you what you desire after leaving school, instead ur making some compromising statements that you don't even know if that was ur calling.

brother I'm not trying to make you sad but wants to know how you graduated, so we can start the conversation from there.

I'm sorry once again, but just believe in God and your story will be forever changed


Thank you

ShitHead:
You must not be a practicing lawyer...unchain your mind from that idea. Law has never been a noble profession, it's like saying that Police is your friend. Just think outside the box my man.

Luciferlove:
I passed through your pain as a Pathologist...In my own case money was the problem,I had a set standard and wouldnt work for anything less...Days ran into weeks,weeks to months,months to a year had to adjust a bit before got employed in a private hospital few months letter i got a better offer else where had to jump the ship...Before someone would quote and call me names its my life my career dont want to sound arrogant but we all have our proffesional standards...

Bro my advise widen your horrizon you must not work in porthacourt and hold firmly to what you got there its a top top proffesion...My one Naira.
Thanks

prinsam30:
sorry to ask, how did you graduate in the first place

WildChild00:
I think you should expand your job search, to other cities like Lagos, Abuja etc thats if you are willing to relocate, thats another question. Its well bro.

agrovick:
Never give up on the struggle. It can only get better

Baalelikeoba:
You have a very lucrative and noble profession at hand.....we share in your pains as men and we know how it feels to be idle....continue to push and try......

Go to companies, appeal to them that money is not the only thing u are after but this career be pursued as u have planned it, ask to be given a chance to practice for almost free and u will succeed .

Google these companies and visit them:

1. Cardinal Stone Partners

2. Verod Capital

3. Le' Venue Properties Development Company

4. Osinaike and Osinaike & Co

They are reliable companies that listen to young professionals in who can deliver .

Baalelikeoba:
You have a very lucrative and noble profession at hand.....we share in your pains as men and we know how it feels to be idle....continue to push and try......

Go to companies, appeal to them that money is not the only thing u are after but this career be pursued as u have planned it, ask to be given a chance to practice for almost free and u will succeed .

Google these companies and visit them:
God bless u

1. Cardinal Stone Partners

2. Verod Capital

3. Le' Venue Properties Development Company

4. Osinaike and Osinaike & Co

They are reliable companies that listen to young professionals in who can deliver .

Oluwapresley:
I can feel Ur pain, man. a day without anything to do is suicidal enough, not to talk of a year.. my advice is, don't give up on the noble profession.. 1 year shouldn't make u conclude that it's not Ur calling.. u can try to expand Ur search to companies.. at least, just to av something doing.. u could be a company lawyer or something..
All the best, bro:-)

NiRfreak:
You are welcome bro.....i never believed in travelling out until i graduated into the real world and realised i have been duped by the system. worst still , denied of quality education and opportunity.

danduchi:
Sorry to say bro not to discourage you but Law is the most over hyped course in Nigeria... Look for other alternative like banking if you're good with numbers... God will show u the light in due time. Best of luck bro

Crieff:
Well, to keep yourself busy, you could blog on the aspect of law that appeals to you or just blog ob general issues...the benefits of blogging is that it makes your thought process clearer, your articulation better and your mind, broadened...especially from positive exchange of knowledge and information by people who comment on your blog.

Secondly, get yourself accredited with CAC...I do not need to say anything further about this point.

Third, dive into the waters of IP. No more.

Register a law firm...in your name, which incidentally doesn't require registration except you really want to or in your names...if with a friend: Aaaaa &Co or Aaaa &Bbbbb. With that, get a simple sign board with the inscription "Law Office", put it up at your place of residence and keep yourself busy....while prospecting. This is necessary for point number 3.

Study a vocation. Programming. Digital marketing, etc.

Are you a Christian? Why are you not?

NiRfreak:
That's how your country wastes lives and talent. dnt be hell bent on making money with the profession. Most profession here are overrated with slim chance of fulfilling practice

Try something else to keep body and soul together while you keep waiting and hoping.

HungerBAD:
Eric Holder?

Even in the United States, a Lawyer not Licensed in another State cannot defend or do anything as a Lawyer in that State, let alone one from the United States coming to Africa to defend a Company known for ripping her Customers off.

Eric Holder lives and practices Law in the United States, MTN operates and ripped people off in Nigeria, so is answerable to the Laws of Sango and our Land.

Destined2win:
Chika is almost nude.

One reason why I respect Genevieve is because you won't find her snapping this kind of pictures and posting on the internet

doublewisdom:
Why are most baby mamas ugly?