The Faculty of Law, Bauchi State University is one of the four foundation faculties when the Bauchi State University was established in 2011. However, unlike the remaining three other foundation faculties of the University that commenced full academic programmes in 2011/2012 academic session, the Faculty did not commence academic programme that session. This delay was caused by the statutory requirements of getting the concurrent approvals of both National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Council of Legal Education (CLE).

The University secured the approval of the National Universities Commission for the commencement of its LL. B (Hons) Degree programme in the 2012/2013 academic session. However, the Faculty could not commence academic activities in that session as approved by the NUC due to lack of formal approval of same by the Council of Legal Education. This was because of the insistence of Council of Legal Education to conduct resources and facilities verification first before the commencement of academic activities. After conducting the resources and facilities verification, the Council of Legal Education granted formal approval for the commencement of LL.B. (Hons) Degree programme in the Faculty of Law Misau Campus of Bauchi State University in December 2013, with an initial quota of Fifty (50) students for the 2013/2014 academic session.

Consequently and by Allah s grace, the Faculty of Law commenced full academic activines with an initial number of Thirty-Three (33) pioneer students in January 2014.

At inception, the Faculty was headed by Dr. Bala Babaji (Now Profesor). He was succeeded by Professor Umar Sulaiman Abbo Jimeta in 2015. The current Dean, Dr. Shamsuddeen Magaji took over from Dr. Ahmed S. Garba. The Faculty has Three Departments, namely

Department of Islamic Law.

Department of Private and Business Law,

Department of Public Law

VISION STATEMENT

To produce high quality students with deep analytical capacity in both the substantive and adjectival aspects of the law.

MISSION

To employ the most effective and modem teaching methods that will ensure sound exposure of students to analytical and practical application of the law to enable them compete globally and contribute significantly to the development, peace and wellbeing of our country.

The Philosophy of the Programme

The philosophy of the programme is to impart knowledge and learning of international standard which is inter-disciplinary and interactive in its approach in training of the students in order meet the challenges of the modern world. Towards this end, the faculty is designed to provide an environment conducive for freedom of thoughts, expression, and enquiry for all. Thus, its doors are open to all staff and students irrespective of creed, gender and religious belief. The overall philosophy is to endeavor in seeking the truth and disseminating same for the good of all mankind.