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PORTFOLIO ASSEMENT PRESENTATION

Sotonye Thompson's portfolio presentation detailing placement at Rivers State High Court and Principles Law Partnership, including goals, highlights, challenges, ethical dilemmas, office management, and acquired skills.

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PORTFOLIO ASSEMENT PRESENTATION

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  1. PORTFOLIO ASSEMENT PRESENTATION A presentation by: Sotonye Thompson

  2. CONTENTS • INTRODUCTION • PLACEMENT DETAILS • GOALS OF THE EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM • COURT PLACEMENT • HIGHLIGHTS • CHALLENGES • HIGHLIGHTS OF ETHICAL DILEMMA ESSAY • LAW OFFICE PLACEMENT • HIGHLIGHTS • CHALLENGES • HIGHLIGHTS OF LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT ESSAY • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS ACQUIRED • CONCLUSION

  3. INTRODUCTION • NAME: THOMPSON SOTONYE • REGISTRATION NUMBER: 0021 • CAMPUS: ABUJA

  4. PLACEMENT DETAILS • NAME OF COURT: RIVERS STATE HIGH COURT 6 • ADDRESS: RIVERS STATE HIGH COURT COMPLEX • NAME OF JUDGE: HON. JUSTICE BOMA DIEPIRI • SUPERVISOR: MRS. BLESSING KPALUKU • DURATION: 6 WEEKS • NAME OF LAW OFFICE: PRINCIPLES LAW PARTNERSHIP • ADDRESS: 7A BISHOP DIEMIRI STREET, GRA II PH • NAME OF PRINCIPAL: MRS. MIANAYA ESSIES, SAN • SUPERVISOR: MR. U. ULASI • DURATION: 6 WEEKS

  5. GOALS OF THE EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM • TO DEVELOP THE EXTERNS LAWYERING SKILLS • TO MAKE EXTERNS UNDERSTAND VARIOUS PARTS OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM AS WELL AS THE LEGAL PROFESSION • TO INCULCATE IN THE EXTERNS A SENSE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND VALUES • TO DEVELOP THE EXTERNS ABILITY TO REFLECT ON THEIR EXPERIENCES

  6. COURT PLACEMENT • Rivers State High Court 6, under the supervision of Justice B. Diepiri and his legal assistant, Mrs. Blessing Kpaluku at High Court complex B which is newly renovated and well furnished. • The court had three Registrars and three legal assistants who were always available to help us where necessary. • The court was one of the busiest as we had a minimum of twenty (20) matters every day.

  7. HIGHLIGHTS • Watching senior lawyers speak with eloquence and confidence. • Engaging with the Honorable Judge during our meetings. • Learning how to address the court with respect, dignity and honour (Rule 31(1) RPC) • Learning from the seminars hosted by the various departments in the court.

  8. CHALLENGES • There was no functioning toilet in the court room. • It was nearly impossible to hear the judge, counsel or witness as there were no audio enhancers (microphones). • The court was always filled to capacity which made it uncomfortable to observe proceedings on certain occasions. • The A/C’s hardly worked • It was stuffy • The Honorable Judge lost his sister during this period and as such, our time with him was limited.

  9. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ETHICAL DILEMMA ESSAY • Handling a legal matter without adequate preparation. Rule 16(1)(b) RPC, 2007 • Neglecting a legal matter entrusted. Rule 16(1)(c) RPC, 2007 • Section 35 (4) 1999 Constitution • Role of Prosecution Counsel. Rule 37 (4) RPC, 2007

  10. LAW OFFICE PLACEMENT • Principles Law Partnership at 7A Bishop Diemeri Street, GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt. • Form of law office organization: Partnership • Number of Lawyers: 18 • Number of support staff: 19 • Principal: Mrs. MianayaEssien SAN (Managing partner) • M.rAham SAN (Partner) • Mr. Laniyan (Partner) • Mr. U. Ulasi (supervisor)

  11. HIGHLIGHTS • Going to court with my principal and observing proceedings from their point of view as it is a core litigation firm. • Engaging the lawyers at the office. • Gaining practical experience with drafting of processes. • Fully equipped library, ICT facilities, very spacious and well furnished. • Highly organized and functional. • Monthly and weekly cause lists for all lawyers • Support staff that record proceedings daily • Daily review of all matters with the senior partners

  12. CHALLENGES • This was a busy time for the office so we did not get to go to CAC and the Land registry as originally planned. • The firm is mainly focused on civil litigation and as such, I did not witness many corporate or property law matters

  13. HIGHLIGHTS OF LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT ESSAY • Organizational structure of the Law Office: Three man partnership • Legal Staff and Support Staff • Efficiency and organization of the office • Monthly cause list • Filing system • Interns • ICT, Modern facilities, Efficient Utilities

  14. SKILLS ACQUIRED • Drafting and moving motions • Filing of processes at the High Court Registry • Letter writing • Entering appearance in court • Confidence in an office environment

  15. CONCLUSION • The externship program was one of the highlights of my stay at the Nigerian Law School. It confirmed that I want to be a practicing Lawyer. • It gave me practical sense of all that I had learnt at the Law School. • It is an experience I’ll never forget.

  16. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

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