sirRiddy:
My sister is aspiring to study Law. She is 18 but not yet in school. She has secured admission into Ife though. I am a tad worried about the career prospects in her discipline as I do not really have anyone who can mentor her around. I know Law is a prestigious discipline and that she is ardent on becoming a preeminent advocate in the future, I just do not want her to make the wrong decisions. She is into cosmetology now pending the time her school resumes for a new session in May. What is your advice on how to maximize her potentials as a law student? I would appreciate a well detailed recommendation, ma. Thanks.

PtitLapin:


Ife is an awesome school and she has so much time to become a great advocate! My advice would be to work hard at her LLB and while at it, she should do some volunteer work at a Law Firm or an NGO (if she is into human rights). Volunteering while studying will give her a feel of what her future career can potentially involve. Another thing I would say is that information is very important. When I decided to specialize in Law, I focused on international human rights law, which I love but I was also unaware of the m

pacesetter939:

I am a FUTOITE as well. The 'insiders' information you claim to provide is laced with falsehood. Like I opined earlier, FUTO is far beyond EEE & SEET; sort out your difficulties with EEE & desist from coming to a public fora as this to sour the great image of my alma mater. I've seen what obtains in other universities & I can tell you that I'm proud to a be FUTOITE.

adioolayi:

Are u a PhD student too?

sirRiddy:
Thank you ma for your conscientious response, so grateful.
I would try my best to make her stay focused while in school, as there are lot of distractions now for young individuals. I hope she comes out of school with good grades.
What caught my fancy is the 'volunteering' thing you mentioned. Do you know she can be privy to such opportunities? Do you know specific sites she should keep tabs on? Are there some practical steps she can take to improve her chances of getting good ones? I know the importance of experience and would be grateful if you state how you feel she can get this while in school without hampering her grades.
She is a self motivated individual with a nice personality, but we all know what one does not know, one does not know. Thank you ma.

aloeeverhealth:
BSc Sociology,

MSc Sciology

PHD medical Sociology I'm view.

Iv started and looking for sponsorship

PtitLapin:


In terms of volunteering, it is a quick way to start up her CV. Many young people in Nigeria want to go straight to a job (which is alright) but volunteer work is a great way to build knowledge and networks. NGOs are always looking for extra hands, especially on legal issues. Law Firms (the prestigious ones) might also be open to volunteers but sadly in Nigeria, you have to know someone in order to ask around about such opportunities. In case it is international volunteer experience she is looking for, there are so many options available and she doesn't need to know anyone prior to applying. I was able to volunteer at international NGOs and do an internship with the UN by simple online applications. She is only 18 and I dare say that opportunities for her will be much more, the key is to keep searching and keep an open mind!

Keneking:


Consider studying at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru after earning your doctorate degree. All the best!
We need high flyers that can change our society. What say you?

fapcrook:
No, my mama is at Funaab. She is in her 3rd year this session

SirShymex:


Are you an international student? It's somewhat difficult for home students to get funding for PhD courses out here - so with international students, I doubt you would be entitled to anything. I think it has to do with the system and, the experience in the industry, and professional qualifications are put on a higher pedestal - than degrees. You're lucky they didn't ask you to take another MSc. in your prospective field cos that is the prerequisite, at most of the top Unis - especially LSE, and Imperial College.

Anyway, rather than keep waiting for a fully funded scholarship out here, you're better off going to America, or Canada. Most of the PhD courses out there are fully funded by the Unis. And in cases where the Unis can't provide the funding/stipends, an advisor would do it for you. However, with America, it seems you have to take GRE exams.

sirRiddy:
I will pm you ma. Hope you will be able to create some time for some mentoring? And hope you are in lagos too?
Thanks.

GboyegaD:
ND - Statistics (Nigeria)
HND - Statistics (Nigeria)
BSc - Economics (Nigeria)
MS - Economic Research (USA)
PhD - Economics (Canada) 2nd year. Area of Interest: Trade, and Public Finance.

adioolayi:
OK....you will agree with me that at this level we don't usually go to school everyday. Have not started my bench work....we fit jam one day ..takia bro

PtitLapin:


Unfortunately, I am not in Lagos right now, but for the future, who knows? However, I am happy to offer any information I have
Your sister is lucky to have you looking out for her future like this, most people don't have that type of support!

abron25:


My work entails building architectures by utilising coordination chemistry and supramolecular interactions between metal acceptors and donor organic ligands.....which are synthesized from every available chemistry methods. It is called self - assembly reactions. I am delving into the use of metalloligands for heterometallic architectures.

Cindino20:


Thats nice ...its physical vapour deposition,kind off suitable for making thin film coatings for optical and elctro optical components.

TonySpike:
I just rounded up my Doctorate degree in Electronic Engineering with specialization in Queueing theory applications in communication systems operating at microwave bands.

It was a crazy period in my life as I had to combine disciplines such as probability theory, non-Markovian queueing systems, meteorology, atmospheric physics, information theory and advanced digital communications in a rare way. To upcoming PhD candidates, I'd say be original and novel in your methodological approach to research. And publish, publish, publish to give your research a wider audience!!!

sirRiddy:
I have sent you a pm now but will not be able to reply you because I do not have access to my mails since my laptop crashed. Thanks and good luck with your aspirations too.

ryd3:


Oga show us way make we come canada o. Could you pls list number of schools u wld recommend for PhD based on weather, costs and naijarability of such schools. Thanks

PtitLapin:


I have problems accessing messages sent on Nairaland for some reason, I checked my emails but there isn't any message
All the best!

Priceless24:
Why don't you apply to Canada as well, you have a better chance of getting PhD funding there. Over bias dey worry UK people

9jacrip:


U.I