Department of Public Law

Prof. Taiwo Osipitan

Distinguished Professor of Law, SAN

Specialisation Constitutional Law, Law of Evidence and Criminal Law

Education / Training

Institution and LocationDegreeCompletedField of Study
Law degree with Honours, University of Lagos (1977-1980 set)
Called to the Nigerian Bar1981
London School of Economics and Political ScienceLL.M1982

Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours

  • Hon. Justice Somolu Memorial Prize for the best student in Civil Procedure at the Bar Final Examination
  • Professor of Public Law (October 1998)
  • Head of Public Law Department (at diverse times)
  • Distinguished Professor of Law (2018)
  • Member, Governing Council of Lagos State University, Ojo (former)
  • Member, Governing Council of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State (current)
  • Senior Advocate of Nigeria (2002)
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