S.
A BADMUS’ DRAFT
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND
SKILLS
POINTERS:
• CLASS LECTURES
• GROUP TASKS
• BASE / HOLDING DRAFT
• NLS SLIDES
• TEXTBOOKS
• MY ADDITION / COMMENT
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PROFESSIONAL ETHICS DRAFTS
WEEK 3 - 8
NO DRAFTS
NO WEEK 9
WEEK 10 (1 & 2)
LETTER WRITING / FUND. OF DRAFTING
PARTS OF A LETTER
1. LETTER HEADED
2. REFERENCE NUMBER
3. DATE
4. ADDRESSEE’S NAME & ADDRESS
5. ATTENTION
6. CONFIDENTIAL
7. PERSONAL
8. SALUTATION
9. SUBJECT MATTER
10. BODY OF THE LETTER
11. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSURE
12. SIGNATURE AND NAME OF WRITER
13. ENCLOSURE
MEMORANDUM
• When coming from a higher authority to a lower authority/contemporary “FROM” is the first
but
• When coming from a lower authority to a higher authority “TO” is the first, directing it to the
higher authority.
Look and Pass Nig. Ltd
No. 3. Kpako Street, Malokun, Ibadan,
Oyo State
Tel: 0800000000
Email: lookandpass@gmail.com
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MEMORANDUM
Date: 15th August, 2021
From: General Manager
To: All Drivers
Subject: Repainting of Car Park
Please be informed that the company’s car park will be repainted on 17th August, 2021 between
the hours of 10:00am – 2:00pm. All drivers are therefore advised that the car park will not be
available for use within these hours.
Be guided accordingly.
Signed
Mallam Angulu Illiya
General Manager
CC:
1. Personnel Manager
2. Protocol Manager
3. Chief Security Officer
MINUTES
• Address should come before the date.
1. LIST OF MEMBERS PRESENT
2. LIST OF PERSONS IN ATTENDANCE
3. LIST OF MEMBERS ABSENT
4. APOLOGIES
5. PROXIES
6. OPENING REMARKS
7. READING OUT AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
8. READING AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING MATTERS
ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
9. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
10. DISCUSSION OF THE MATTERS LISTED IN THE AGENDA WITH RESOLUTIONS
THEREOF
11. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
12. CLOSING OF THE MEETING
13. ADJOURNMENT
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14. DATE
15. SIGNATURE
SPECIMEN OF A MINUTE
SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES MEETINGS
MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY FIRM MEETING OF OKEKE AND CO (LEGAL
PRACTITIONERS) HELD ON THE 14TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017 AT THE
CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE FIRM AT 51 OZUMBA MBADIWE STREET, VICTORIA
ISLAND
LIST OF MEMBERS PRESENT
The members present at the meeting were:
1
2
LIST OF PERSONS IN ATTENDANCE
1.
2.
LIST OF MEMBERS ABSENT
The members absent in the meeting were
1
2
APOLOGIES
Mr Bakare sent in his apologies for being absent from the meeting.
They must have sent in their reasons for absence
PROXIES
OPENING REMARKS
The meeting commenced at about 3:00pm in the afternoon. The opening prayer was taken by Mr
Ibekwe Sandra.
The principal gives the opening remark
READING OUT AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for the meeting as contained in the notice of the meeting was read out to include
The agenda must be adopted.
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READING AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING MATTERS
ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
If there is a last meeting, the minutes must also be read and adopted.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Matters which were discussed at the last meeting, but have not been carried out.
DISCUSSION OF THE MATTERS LISTED IN THE AGENDA WITH RESOLUTIONS
THEREOF
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Things not listed in the Agenda.
CLOSING OF THE MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
A person moves the adjournment, and the adjournment is seconded.
DATE:
SIGNATURE:
………………… ……………….
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
CURRICULUM VITAE ----- BAR PART II FOCUS ----- PEWAM LHR SD
CURRICULUM VITAE
A. PERSONAL DATA
• Name:
• Surname:
• Date of Birth:
• Nationality:
• State of Origin:
• Gender:
• Contact:
• Email:
B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• School Attended Certificate Obtained Year Grade
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C. WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Company/Establishment Position Held Period
D. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
E. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
F. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD
G. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
H. REFEREES
………………………..
(SIGNATURE)
DATE:
LEGAL OPINION
SUMMARY OF A LEGAL OPINION
LEGAL OPINION ON…………….
STATE THE FACTS
Sequel to our earlier discussion on………
ANALYZE THE FACTS
If the condition of this and this is present……….
GIVE YOUR OPINION PROPER
Flowing from the foregoing, the best option is to………...
DISCLAIMER
That it is the position of the law as at the date it was given, and based on the facts available
List documents supplied to you
If a letter, close it with your closing remarks.
Then, your faithfully etc.
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LEGAL OPINION CAN BE A MEMO (IF WITHIN AN ORG.) OR A LETTER (IF A THIRD
PARTY).
LETTER OF CONFIRMATION
LEGAL JUGGERNAUT CHAMBERS
(BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS)
No, 15 Rumueme Close, Porthacourt.
legaljuggernautchamber@gmail.com
08180303004
Our Ref……. Your ref…….
Date......
Mrs. Kofo Okeke,
House 2, Theophilus Orji Close ½ mk
Banana Island Estate,
Ikoyi, Lagos.
Dear Madam, ½ mk
LETTER OF CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTION IN RISPECT OF RECOVERY OF
CONTRACT SUM AND THE PREPARATION OF A POWER OF ATTORNEY. ½ mk
We write in furtherance to your oral instructions to us on..... July, 2018 in respect of the above
subject matter.
The said instructions are as follows:
1. That we institute a court action on your behalf for the recovery of the sum of
10,000,000.00(Ten Million Naira) against Oil & Gas Fortune Limited, an office with its
address at Victoria Island, Lagos.
2. That we prepare a Power of Attorney on your behalf authorizing Mr. Azubike, your business
partner to sell your house situate at No. 20 Okoawo Close, Victoria Island, Lagos, at a sum not
less than N200m (Two Hundred Million Naira).
Kindly confirm that the above reflect your instructions to us. ½ mk
We shall appreciate your early response, please.
Yours faithfully, ½ mk
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Signature ½ mk
Mrs Pauline Orie. ½ mk
Legal Practitioner,
For: Kewve, Onoche && Co.
PLEASE NOTE: Any address, date, name and price will suffice.
LETTER FOR ADJOURNMENT ----- BAR PART II FOCUS
DAMIAN DOMINIC LAW FIRM
BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR
PLOT 20 HERBERT MACAULAY STREET,
YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE
richyc@gmail.com +2347064599441
OUR REF…………..
20TH APRIL, 2022
THE REGISTRAR,
HIGH COURT 2,
HIGH COURT COMPLEX,
OVOM, YENAGOA
Dear Sir/Madam,
APPLICATION FOR ADJOURNMENT IN THE CHARGE NO: 27811 BETWEEN THE
STATE V CHIEF BENSON DOUBRA
I am Damian Dominic Esq, counsel to the defendant in the above criminal trial. I regret to inform
you that I will not be available to attend proceedings on the next adjourned date which is on the
28th of April, 2022. This is because I am billed for another matter involving election petition at the
Court of Appeal, Abuja, on the same date.
I humbly request for a short adjournment to enable me attend and defend the defendant. I suggest
the 10th and 12th of May, 2022 subject to the convenience of the court.
I apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused this Honourable Court.
Accept the assurances of my extreme regards.
Yours Faithfully,
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Damian Dominic Esq
For: Damian Dominic Law Firm.
WEEK 11 (1 & 2)
APPOINTMENT OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS / DISCIPLINE OF LP
NO DRAFT
WEEK 12
IMPROPER ATTRACTION OF BUSINESS AND CORRUPTION ISSUES IN THE
LEGAL PROFESSION
NO DRAFT
WEEK 13
ADVOCACY, LEGAL RESEARCH, & CLOSING OF FILES
• ACTIVITY: Draft a letter to a client for closing his case file.
LETTER TO A CLIENT FOR CLOSING HIS CASE FILE.
LEGAL JUGGERNAUT CHAMBERS
(BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS)
No, 15 Rumueme Close, Porthacourt.
legaljuggernautchamber@gmail.com
08180303004
OUR REF: _____ YOUR REF:_____
DATE: _____
The Managing Director,
Sky Blue Nig Ltd,
No. 15, Rumuomasi Street,
Porthacourt.
Dear sir,
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CLOSING OF FILE
We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing us to represent in the matter of Badejo
Ltd v. Labiru Case No: 1278816
We confirm that we have previously returned to you all your original documents and valuables.
We are closing your file and we hope that this matter has been concluded to your satisfaction.
If we can be of assistance to you on any other matter in the future, please let us know.
Thank you for letting us be of service to you.
Yours faithfully,
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Dele Odule
Principal Partner
For: legal juggernaut Chambers.
WEEK 14
LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING
DRAFTS
1. Arrangement of Sections
2. Long title
3. Preamble
4. Short title
5. Commencement Clause
6. Enacting formula / Clause
7. Application Clause
8. Interpretation Clause
9. Marginal notes
10. Establishment Clause
11. Duration Clause
12. Application
13. Schedule
SEE NOTE FOR DRAFTS OF EACH CLAUSE
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WEEK 15
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
ARBITRATION CLAUSE.
“In the event of any dispute between Westwood Ltd of No: 12 Law school Lagos, and Discovery
Nigerian Ltd of No: 23 Church Road, Lagos, the parties shall first submit to arbitration. The
arbitration shall be governed by the Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023
The language of the Arbitration proceedings shall be English Language and two Arbitrators shall
be appointed by both parties from Plastic Manufacturer’s Association of Lagos State.
The seat of the arbitration shall be in Lagos States
Arbitration award shall be delivered within 6 months of the appointment of the two arbitrators
unless the parties extend the time”.
WEEK 16
REMUNERATION OF LP
BILL OF CHARGES
• YOU CAN DRAFT BILL OF CHARGES INSIDE YOUR LETTER
OR
• DRAFT A COVER LETTER, THEN ATTACH AND DRAFT BILL OF CHAGRES.
Brief Case Legal Practitioners
No 36 Imo Drive, Wuse Abuja
08010101010,
briefcase@briefcase.com, www.briefcase.com
Our Ref: Your Ref:
Date: ……………….
Madam Ijeoma
No 5, Garama Estate,
Wuse 2,
Abuja.
Dear Ma,
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BILL OF CHARGES
We write to notify you of the charges for representing you, in the case of Madam Ijeoma
V. Chief Ejike Eze ETT/010/101.
The Charges are as follows:
1. Nature of Professional Service: Litigation
2. Name of Case: Madam Ijeoma V. Chief Ejike Eze ETT/010/101
3. Particulars of Charges:
S/No DATE PARTICULARS OF AMOUNT
WORK DONE
1 15/07/2022 #50,000.
Filing and service of Writ
of summons
2 15/07/2022
Filing interlocutory Injuction #20,000.
3 Appearance Feefor 12 #240,000.
appearances at #20,000. Per
appearance
4 Payment for CTC of Judgement #10,000
5 Outstanding of Professional fee #2,000,000.00
Total #2,320,000.00, (two million, three
hundred and twenty thousand Naira
only)
Kindly take note that you are expected to make the balance of payment into the firms account
number: 67744466536 with ACCESS Bank Plc, on or before the 20th Day of December 2023.
Thanks for your Cooperation.
Yours Faithfully
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Kunle Ogabi, Esq
For: Brief Case Legal Practitioners
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WEEK 17
LP ACCOUNT
SEE HANDBOOK FOR DRAFT OF JOURNAL, CASH BOOK, & LEDGER
---- BAR PART II FOCUS
1. PETTY CASH BOOK
2. SINGLE COLUMN CASH BOOK
3. DOUBLE COLUMN CASH BOOK
4. LEDGERS
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…THE END
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