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PUL337Law3 Unitsintermediate

Public Administrative Law

This course is designed to x-ray some of the laws that guide administrative behavior amongst public servants in Nigeria. It will examine the extent of the adherence of the provisions as regards to the workings of the organs of government in Nigeria. Relevant cases of administrative breeches will be cited in the course of our analysis. It will also examine the principles of separations, the rule of law, delegated legislation and the like.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Administrative LawConstitutionPublic ServantsDelegated LegislationRule of Law

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Nature and Scope of Administrative Law

2

Constitutional Concepts

3

Public Corporations

4

Delegated Legislation

5

Certiorari

6

Mandamus

7

Declarations and Injunctions

8

Habeas Corpus and Quo Warranto

9

Administrative Adjudication

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Legal Advisor

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Public Administrator

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Policy Analyst

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Compliance Officer

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Government Relations Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentPublic SectorLegal ServicesRegulatory AgenciesNon-profit Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES

2h

Unit 1: Nature and Scope of Administrative Law

2 study hours
  • •Read the definition of administrative law and its scope.
  • •Understand the distinction between administrative and constitutional law.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
2

Module 1: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES

2h

Unit 2: Constitutional Concepts

2 study hours
  • •Study the rule of law and its implications.
  • •Understand the concept of separation of powers.
  • •Explore constitutional conventions and ministerial responsibilities.
Week
3

Module 1: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES

2h

Unit 3: Public Corporations as Agents of African Governments

2 study hours
  • •Examine the role of public corporations as agents of African governments.
  • •Classify different types of corporations.
  • •Analyze the functions and powers of these corporations.
Week
4

Module 2: LEGISLATIONS

2h

Unit 1: Delegated Legislation

2 study hours
  • •Define delegated legislation and its purpose.
  • •Discuss the reasons for and criticisms against delegated legislation.
  • •Understand the role of the executive in delegated legislation.
Week
5

Module 2: LEGISLATIONS

2h

Unit 2: External Control of Delegated Legislation

2 study hours
  • •Examine the external control of delegated legislation by the legislature.
  • •Understand legislative control and scrutiny.
  • •Analyze the participation of the legislature in subsidiary law-making.
Week
6

Module 2: LEGISLATIONS

2h

Unit 3: Certiorari in Administrative Law

2 study hours
  • •Understand the law of certiorari.
  • •Identify when the order of certiorari is issued by the court.
  • •Study relevant case laws.
Week
7

Module 2: LEGISLATIONS

2h

Unit 4: Mandamus

2 study hours
  • •Define mandamus and its purpose.
  • •Understand the scope and limitations of mandamus.
  • •Study relevant case laws.
Week
8

Module 3: REDRESS OF GRIEVIANCES

2h

Unit 1: Declaration and Injunctions

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of declarations.
  • •Analyze cases involving declaratory judgments.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
9

Module 3: REDRESS OF GRIEVIANCES

2h

Unit 1: Declaration and Injunctions

2 study hours
  • •Study the law of injunctions.
  • •Classify different types of injunctions.
  • •Understand the application of injunctions in administrative law.
Week
10

Module 3: REDRESS OF GRIEVIANCES

2h

Unit 2: Writs of Habeas corpus and Quo Warrantor

2 study hours
  • •Define the writ of habeas corpus.
  • •Understand the purpose and application of habeas corpus.
  • •Study relevant case laws.
Week
11

Module 3: REDRESS OF GRIEVIANCES

2h

Unit 2: Writs of Habeas corpus and Quo Warrantor

2 study hours
  • •Define the writ of quo warranto.
  • •Understand the purpose and application of quo warranto.
  • •Study relevant case laws.
Week
12

Module 3: REDRESS OF GRIEVIANCES

2h

Unit 3 Administrative Adjudications

2 study hours
  • •Define administrative adjudication.
  • •Understand the constitutionality of administrative adjudication.
  • •Analyze the need for administrative adjudication.
Week
13

Module 3: REDRESS OF GRIEVIANCES

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and case laws.
  • •Prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all study units and focus on key concepts.

2

Pay close attention to case laws and their applications.

3

Practice answering past examination questions.

4

Create summaries of each module to aid recall.

5

Allocate sufficient time for revision and seek clarification on difficult topics.

6

Understand the differences between certiorari, mandamus, and other remedies.

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