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Articles & Publications
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HOBBIES
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OLUWAFEMI ABIODUN ABIOLA
Open To Work

OLUWAFEMI ABIODUN ABIOLA

LAWYER
Lagos,Nigeria

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Nigerian Law School ExternshipsResearch Assistant/Graduate InternLegal Research InternLegal Drafting & ResearcherParalegal

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Lagos, Nigeria, NG
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

700000/yr - 1200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Detail-oriented law school graduate with strong expertise in legal research, drafting, and analytical writing. Completed internships at reputable law firms focusing on corporate finance, litigation, dispute resolution, intellectual property, and commercial law. Published multiple legal papers demonstrating a proven ability to conduct in-depth research. Possesses strong analytical skills, effective teamwork, and time-management abilities, ready to contribute in a dynamic legal environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications

Work History

Nigerian Law School Externships

K.S. SOGO & CO. / OGBIA HIGH COURT
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Conducted legal research and summarized judicial precedents for trial preparation.
  • Filed court documents and managed correspondences with clients and witnesses.
  • Assisted in documentation and evidence management for ongoing litigation.
  • Supported dispute resolution sessions as assistant mediator, facilitating resolution of over 10 years of land disputes.

Research Assistant/Graduate Intern

IRT CHAMBERS
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Conducted case law research to support over 50 litigation cases.
  • Prepared pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and examination questions, contributing to favorable client judgments.
  • Organized evidence, witness lists, and trial exhibits to enhance project delivery efficiency.
  • Reviewed deeds, leases, and property records while drafting purchase agreements for client assurance.
  • Researched local property laws and land use regulations to facilitate smooth transactions.
  • Assisted in landlord-tenant disputes, boundary conflicts, and foreclosure actions involving a multi-million naira hotel.

Legal Research Intern

GBENGA BIOBAKU & CO.
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Conducted in-depth research on commercial law, focusing on corporate compliance and litigation.
  • Drafted and proofread contracts, court filings, and client correspondence.
  • Processed company registrations and director changes via CAC platforms.
  • Supported legal team in developing case strategies and regulatory submissions.
  • Authored legal opinion report analyzing government policies affecting Baker Hughes operations.
  • Assisted in legal transfer of Equinor Nigeria Energy Company's assets to Chappal Energies.
  • Drafted and negotiated shareholder agreements for joint ventures, ensuring minority protections and efficient dispute resolution.

Legal Drafting & Researcher

OLUFEMI AJIBOSO CHAMBERS
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Drafted key legal documents, including deeds, contracts, pleadings, and briefs.
  • Managed legal files and assisted in case preparation by reviewing evidence summaries.
  • Participated in mediation and arbitration proceedings to contribute to effective dispute resolution strategies.

Paralegal

AYODELE & CO. LAW FIRM
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Conducted legal research and summarized judicial precedents for trial preparation support.
  • Filed court documents while managing correspondences with clients and witnesses.
  • Supported documentation and evidence management for ongoing litigation.
  • Assisted mediation sessions, facilitating resolution of over 20 years of land disputes.

Education

B.L. - Second Class Lower

Nigerian Law School
12-2025

LL.B - Second Class Upper

Ekiti State University
Ado, EKiti
04.2001 -

Associate Member -

Institute Of Chartered Mediators & Conciliators (ICMC)
05-2024

Senior Secondary School Certificate -

Ikole City College
Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti
06-2015

Skills

Legal Research & Analysis, Legal Writing & Drafting, Case Filing, Contract Review, Dispute Resolution and Property Documentation

Communication, Teamwork, Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Organisation, Adaptability, Multitasking and Time Management

Certification

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Careers in Arbitration-Alternative Dispute Resolution 2026

Articles & Publications

  • Medical Negligence in Nigeria: Burden of Proof, Accountability Mechanisms and Pathways for Healthcare Reform
  • Protest as a Legal Right under a democratic system- https://barristerng.com/protest-as-a-legal-right under-a-democratic- system-by-abiola-oluwafemi/
  • Taxation of the Digital Economy in Nigeria: Gaps Realities- https://www.scholarsline.com/taxation-of-the-digital- economy-in-nigeria-gaps-and-realities/
  • Pretest as a Legal Right in a democratic system - https://barristerng.com/protest-as-a-legal-right-under-a-democratic-system-by-abiola-abiodun/
  • The parlance of court contempt under Nigerian Legal System - https://barristerng.com/the-parlance-of-court-contempt-in-nigeria-legal-system-by-abiola-oluwafemi-abiodun/ and many more

Accomplishments

  • First Runner up - Toby Fancy article competition (2023)
  • Winner of Faculty Quiz Competition, Faculty of Law, Ekiti State University (2023)
  • Best Mooter in Tosin Ayo mooting competitors, Ekiti State University (2023)
  • Top 10 candidates from the Faculty of Law Award (2023)
  • First Runner Up, Liberty Chancery Article writing competition (2022)
  • Third Runner Up, National LAWSAN Virtual Speech Competition (2021)
  • Article Writer of the Year, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (2021)
  • Best Orator in Chancery Competition, Faculty of Law, Ekiti State University (2021)
  • Published over 7 legal articles on reputable platforms

HOBBIES

Reading, Researching and Taking new responsibility

References

Professor Babalola Abegunde

Dean, Faculty of Law, Ekiti State University
babalola.abegunde@eksu.ed.ng
08037446738

Solomon Adegboyo

Associate at Udo Udoma & Bello-Osagie
Solomon.adegboyo@uubo.org,
08139083048Solomon, Adegboyo

Timeline

Nigerian Law School Externships

K.S. SOGO & CO. / OGBIA HIGH COURT
06.2025 - 09.2025

Research Assistant/Graduate Intern

IRT CHAMBERS
11.2024 - 04.2025

Legal Research Intern

GBENGA BIOBAKU & CO.
06.2024 - 11.2024

Legal Drafting & Researcher

OLUFEMI AJIBOSO CHAMBERS
05.2022 - 09.2022

Paralegal

AYODELE & CO. LAW FIRM
02.2020 - 09.2020

LL.B - Second Class Upper

Ekiti State University
04.2001 -

B.L. - Second Class Lower

Nigerian Law School

Associate Member -

Institute Of Chartered Mediators & Conciliators (ICMC)

Senior Secondary School Certificate -

Ikole City College

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