About the Journal

The American University of Nigeria Journal of Law (AUNJOL) stands as a distinguished platform where academicians, student lawyers, legal researchers, and enthusiasts alike converge to ventilate their views and findings on topical legal issues. Published under the auspices of the School of Law at the esteemed American University of Nigeria in Yola, our journal aims to foster the dissemination of knowledge through scholarly contributions and academic experiences.

The American University of Nigeria Journal of Law (AUNJOL), a platform dedicated to fostering scholarly discourse and advancing legal knowledge in the academic community. As the Editor of this esteemed journal, it is my privilege to introduce you to a space where academicians, student lawyers, legal researchers, and thinkers from diverse backgrounds come together to engage with pressing issues in the field of law.

Our journal prides itself on offering well-researched articles authored by some of the finest legal minds within the academic community. We warmly invite all individuals passionate about legal scholarship to contribute their insights, papers, and articles. By doing so, contributors play a vital role in enriching the discourse and expanding the boundaries of legal knowledge.

The AUNJOL serves as a conduit for the exchange of ideas and insights, offering readers well-researched articles authored by some of the finest legal minds in our academic community. Our aim is to facilitate the transmission of knowledge through the academic experiences, writings, and scholarship of our esteemed contributors.

Each edition of the American University Law Journal is crafted with the utmost dedication to providing readers with educative, illuminating, and captivating content. We believe that our readers' responses serve as a profound source of inspiration for our entire editorial committee. Your feedback, whether in the form of constructive criticism, comments, or observations, is deeply valued and appreciated. It is through such engagement that we continually strive to enhance the quality and relevance of our publication.

As we present this edition and look ahead to future publications, it is our sincere hope that the insights shared within these pages prove invaluable to the wider academic community. By extending the frontiers of legal knowledge, we endeavor to make a meaningful contribution not only to the field of law but also to the broader mission of the American University.

This edition of the journal promises to be both educative and enlightening, covering a wide range of topical issues in the field of law. We hope that you will find our articles informative, thought-provoking, and worthwhile.

In this spirit of inclusivity and intellectual engagement, we extend a warm invitation to all individuals to contribute their well-researched papers, articles, and perspectives to our journal. We believe that the diversity of voices and perspectives enriches our discourse, contributing to a deeper understanding of complex legal issues.

On behalf of the editorial committee, I extend heartfelt gratitude to all who have contributed to this edition and to our readership for your ongoing support and engagement. Together, we embark on a journey of scholarly exploration and knowledge dissemination, guided by a shared commitment to excellence in legal scholarship.

It is my sincere hope that this edition of the AUNJOL, along with subsequent editions, will prove to be a valuable resource for the wider academic community, extending the frontiers of legal knowledge. On behalf of the editorial team, I extend my gratitude to all our contributors and readers for their support and engagement.

This journal issue envisions contributions including different aspects on Law. Some relevant topics include but are not limited to the following:

  • Administrative Law
  • Conflict and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Law (Including Criminology)
  • Environmental Law and Policy
  • Gender, Law and Development
  • Human Rights Law
  • International Humanitarian Law
  • Law of Evidence
  • Law, Society and Development
  • Legal Methods
  • Medical Law Ethics (including HIV/AIDS and the Law)
  • Nigerian Legal System
  • Public International Law (including all branches)
  • Application of Computer to Legal Studies
  • Commercial Law (Including Mercantile Law)
  • Energy, Oil and Gas Law
  • Equity and Trusts
  • Family Law
  • Intellectual and Industrial Property Law
  • Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
  • Land Law (including Property Law/Law of Real Property)
  • Law of Banking
  • Law of Business Associations (Company Law)
  • Law of Contract
  • Law of Insurance
  • Law of Torts
  • Legal Drafting and Conveyancing Law
  • New Technologies and the Law (Cyber Law/Bioethics/Biotechnology)
  • Trial Advocacy and Law Clinic (including Clinical Legal Education)