The Faculty came into existence during the 1991/92 academic session under the pioneer leadership of Professor Akin Oyebode, (1992 – 1997) who later became the Vice-Chancellor of the University.  Other Deans after him included: Prof. K.A. Dinakin (1997 – 1999), Mr. G.D. Oke Ag. Dean (2000 – July 2002), Mr. Ibidapo Obe Ag. Dean (August 2002–2004), Prof. G.D. Oke (August 2005 – July 2009), Dr. T.I. Akomolede Ag. Dean (August 2009 – July 2012), Prof. T.I. Akomolede, Dean (August 2012 to July, 2016) Dr. B.O. Omoleye, Ag. Dean (August 2016 – July 2018), Dr. E.T. Yebisi, Ag. Dean (August 2018 – July 2019), Prof. I.O. Babatunde (August 2019 to July 2021) and Dr. A. O. Filani, the current Ag. Dean since August 2021 to date.

Since inception, the Faculty has never detoured from its central aim of being a centre of excellence in the study of law.  In this regard, efforts have been geared towards the teaching of law in the light of social, political and economic changes and the need to inculcate the idea of understanding law not for its own sake, but with reference to its relevance to society, locally and internationally.  In order to align with current trends in legal education, the Faculty has restructured its curriculum, with the introduction of courses like, Legal Research Methodology, Clinical Law and Cyber Law. The Faculty which has approval for six departments currently operates four departments; the Department of Private and Property  Law, Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, Department of Business and Industrial Law, Department of Public Law and hopes to take full advantage of the approval to boost further research and specialization.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Faculty is to produce law graduates that are outstanding intellectually and capable of solving myriad of legal challenges of this century and beyond.

Vision Statement

To be the best Faculty among its peers noted for strong academic excellence, world class research outreach, committed to the training of quality law graduates in a sustainable manner that can compete favourably with their counterparts from anywhere in the world.

The Objectives 

The objectives of the Faculty’s LL.B. Programme are as follows:

• To train and develop young and talented individuals to take up careers as Legal practitioners, Law teachers, Judges, employers and employees in both the public and private sectors of the economy.
• To inculcate into the students requisite skills for acquiring critical minds needed for learning Law as a catalyst for the development of the society.
• To equip the students with mental capabilities required for sustaining an independent academic work.
• To expose the students to basic skills in learning and research.

To contribute to the man-power needs of the state and the nation through the production of quality law graduates.