LASG HOLDS MONTHLY FORUM FOR STATE LAWYERS

The Lagos State Government, through the State Ministry of Justice, has held another Legal Education and Research Node (LEARN) workshop for lawyers in the employ of the Lagos State Government with the theme: “The Quintessential State Counsel”, at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.

Speaking at the event, the Solicitor-General/Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Funlola Odunlami was optimistic that the LEARN monthly series programme will contribute to the lawyers’ skills and assured the Counsels of government’s continuous investment in their legal education for improved productivity.

She explained that the Legal Education and Research Node (LEARN) is a monthly programme organised by the Ministry of Justice to hone the legal skills of State Counsel and also equip them with veritable tools essential for successful legal practices in a technology-driven world.

One of the Speakers at the programme, a former Director in the Ministry, Mrs. Abosede Bolajoko, advised participants to be flexible in the delivery legal services to members of the public.

Bolajoko said the career growth of a counsel may be halted if it focuses on only one area of the profession, advising that upcoming lawyers must acquire experience in different departments of the Ministry in order to have a feel of every aspect of the law.

While commending the Ministry for sustaining the monthly programme, Bolajoko appealed to the lawyers to maintain the legacy of excellence in the Ministry, as well as demonstrate competence by preparing case files properly during court appearance as government representatives.

“As a quintessential counsel, you need to submit yourselves to professional training and relearning. Be diligent, hardworking and be respectful to your superiors in the Ministry”, she said.