UNIBEN Law Student Shares Challenges and Responsibilities of Legal Practice
A student of the University of Benin, Oluomachi Igwe, shared the challenges and responsibilities of Legal Practice.
Zita Ezechi 
Oluomachi Igwe, a law student at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), has shared the complexities and moral dilemmas inherent in the study and practice of law. In a heartfelt expression shared via social media, Igwe examined the profound realization of the multifaceted nature of justice and the weighty responsibilities that come with being a legal practitioner.
Expressing her evolving understanding of substantive law, Igwe acknowledges the inevitability of encountering challenges in her future career as a lawyer. However, she views this realization not as a negative prospect but as a testament to the challenging yet rewarding nature of the legal profession.
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Miss Igwe emphasized the importance of transcending personal biases and emotions to arrive at impartial and logical conclusions. She recognizes the necessity of considering diverse perspectives on justice, ranging from the layman's understanding to the refined interpretations within different societal contexts.
"With the way i'm learning substantive law in UNIBEN, it's occurring to me gradually that I am really going to have, will I say, so many enemies as a lawyer," she noted. "This is not a bad wish for myself, it's the reality i'm facing. I would have to learn to think beyond my emotions and sentiments in order to arrive at a logical conclusion, especially if I want to be the best in my niche and stand out amazingly. At least jurisprudence is teaching me that."
"For instance, what is justice to the layman, and what is justice to the accused? What is justice for the prosecution counsel? What is justice for the Igbo, Yoruba, and the society as a whole?," she quipped.
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In concluding her introspective musings, Igwe appeals to a higher power for guidance and strength, expressing her earnest commitment to becoming a proficient and principled legal practitioner. Her contemplation offers valuable insights into the ethical complexities and professional aspirations that shape the journey of aspiring lawyers like herself.
