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Solace Chambers
Bayero University, Kano

who we are

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Solace Chambers is the foremost Chamber within the Faculty of Law, Bayero University, Kano. It is renowned for its exceptional commitment towards nurturing its members in various aspects of law and legal practice, particularly in terms of litigation and other legal proceedings.

One of the major features of Solace Chambers which distinguishes it from other Chambers is its innovative approach towards members development; utilising online webinars, physical sessions, and other training methods to ensure that its members obtain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge and legal skills required of a budding lawyer. By leveraging on digital platforms, Solace Chambers has successfully adapted to the evolving needs of the 21st century legal profession, offering convenient and accessible opportunities to students of law.

The success of Solace Chambers is reflected in its impressive track record having produced distinguished individuals who have achieved prominence in the legal profession. These accomplishments are but testament to the Chamber's commitment towards excellence and its ability to equip its members with the necessary tools for professional success.

Our core values

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do. Through dedication, hard work, and commitment to continuous improvement, we aim to achieve the highest standards of personal and academic excellence.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of collaboration. We foster an inclusive environment where members can work together, share ideas, and learn from one another. We value diverse perspectives and encourage constructive dialogue.

Innovation

We embrace innovation and encourage creative thinking. We believe in pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, and exploring new ideas.

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics. We value honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.

Meet our Executives
(2023/2024)

WHY Should you join us?

We care for our members

Mentorship

We provide our members with mentorship programmes and opportunities on various aspects of the law.

Capacity Building

We engage our members in Capacity Building programmes to prepare them for a successful legal career.

Inclusivity

We engage our members, without bias, in all of our activities.

Empowerment

We are committed to empowering students to reach their full potentials. We provide resources, guidance, and support to help our members develop and sharpen their skills, pursue their passions, and achieve their goals.

Networking

We are committed to boosting and strengthening our connection with reputable legal practitioners, law firms and law faculties within the territorial jurisdiction of Nigeria.

Want to be a Member?

To be duly registered as a bona fide member of the Solace Chambers, Bayero University, Kano, kindly follow the procedure outlined below.
  1. Purchase a membership form from your class representative.
  2. Get your Identification Number while you purchase the form and guard it well.
  3. Proceed to complete your registration by filling the form below. To get access to the online form, click on the button below.
  4. For further clarification, question or complaint, click here

Recent Publications

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AN APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE LPDC LIES NOT DIRECTLY TO THE SUPREME COURT Author: Muhibudeen Qosim (Deputy Director of Research & Litigation)

Before the Supreme Court decision in ALADEJOBI V. NIGERIA BAR ASSOCIATION (2013) LPELR-SC.121/2011, the position of the law as established in OKIKE V. LPDC (2005) 15 NWLR (Pt. 949) 471 was that an appeal against the direction of the Legal Practitioner Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) lies directly before the Supreme Court. However, the Supreme Court has...

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January 25, 2023
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DOES POLICE INVITATION AND DETENTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION AMOUNTS TO AN INFRINGEMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS? Author: Muhibudeen Qosim (Deputy Director of Research & Litigation)

It is trite position of the law that fundamental rights are sacrosanct and immutable to the extent of the immutability of the Constitution itself. However, as a principle of law, fundamental rights accruing to human persons, although sacrosanct, is not absolute...

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January 29, 2023
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DOES POLICE INVITATION AND DETENTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION AMOUNTS TO AN INFRINGEMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS? Author: Salahudeen Ridwanullah (Deputy Director of Operations)

It is indeed a naked truth that courts in Nigeria are all courts of the federation, be it a federal or state court, just as we have the national and regional assemblies, pursuant to section 4 of the 1999 constitution, to legislate upon affairs of national and regional interest, respectively. Courts all work to ensure steady administration of justice. However,...

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February 15, 2023
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ON WHEN A COURT BECOMES FUNCTUS OFFICIO, ITS EFFECT & EXCEPTION(S) THEREOF Author: Muhibudeen Qosim (Deputy Director of Research & Litigation)

It is a cardinal principle of jurisprudence that, when a court has made a decision in respect of a matter brought under its inherent power, such a court becomes, by operation of the law, functus officio. The principle of functus officio has been defined in the Blacks Law Dictionary as a situation where an officer or official body is without...

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February 22, 2023

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