Ethnic Affiliation Encounters Legal Ethics – A Nigerian Institutional Configuration

This is the inaugural presentation of the Graduate Research Engagement Symposium (GRES) series. The research explores the intersection of ethnic identity and legal ethics in Nigeria, arguing that ethnic affiliations influence perceptions of ethical standards within the legal profession. The research examines the complex interplay between ethnic affiliations and legal ethics in Nigeria, highlighting the institutional frameworks that shape this relationship. By presenting a contemporary illustrative example involving a controversy surrounding legal ethics and ethnic affiliations in 21st-century Nigeria, the speaker underscore the lasting impact of ethnic considerations and propose strategies to mitigate their influence.

Light lunch will be served. Please kindly RSVP to sopuru10@student.ubc.ca if you are interested in participating. 

Speaker

Tayo Olarewaju is a Ph.D. student of Allard Law with research interests in law and development, international criminal law, human rights, and corporate accountability. He has law and business degrees from Africa, Europe and North America.

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