To empower, connect, and create opportunities for Nigerian lawyers and aspiring legal professionals in Scotland.
NLIS Mission · Registered Scottish Charity SC054678
Nigerian Lawyers in Scotland (NLIS) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) dedicated to supporting, connecting, and creating opportunities for Nigerian lawyers, aspiring legal professionals, and those with an interest in the legal profession across Scotland.
Founded on the principles of leadership, inclusion, representation, and community, NLIS exists to provide a platform through which legal professionals can develop professionally, build meaningful relationships, contribute to society, and thrive within the Scottish legal landscape.
We recognise the unique journeys and challenges faced by internationally qualified lawyers, law students, and minority ethnic legal professionals. Through mentoring, networking, professional development, advocacy, and community engagement, we seek to empower individuals and strengthen representation within the legal profession.
To build a thriving and connected community of legal professionals who contribute meaningfully to Scotland's legal sector and wider society.
To empower, connect, and create opportunities for Nigerian lawyers and aspiring legal professionals in Scotland through professional development, representation, mentoring, collaboration, and community engagement.
NLIS is registered with OSCR (SC054678) with purposes centred on the advancement of education, the advancement of equality and diversity, and the advancement of citizenship and community development.
Our activities are designed to support legal professionals at every stage of their career and to advance our charitable purposes across Scotland.
Connecting aspiring and established legal professionals through structured peer mentorship and personalised career guidance.
Delivering training, workshops, and seminars that build skills, knowledge, and confidence for the Scottish legal sector.
Bringing together Nigerian and minority ethnic legal professionals across Scotland through regular networking and community-building events.
Promoting public understanding of legal rights, responsibilities, and the justice system within communities across Scotland.
Engaging with legal institutions, regulators, and employers to promote inclusion, representation, and equal opportunity.
Conducting and supporting research and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion within the Scottish legal profession.
Six principles guide everything NLIS does, from how we serve our members to how we engage with the wider legal community.
We encourage and develop leaders who positively influence their profession and communities.
We create welcoming spaces where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background or career stage.
We champion greater visibility and participation of minority ethnic legal professionals across Scotland.
We foster meaningful relationships, collaboration, and mutual support among our members.
We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and accountability in all that we do.
We help create pathways for personal, professional, and social advancement for legal professionals.
NLIS is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Our Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and ensures the organisation operates in accordance with its charitable purposes.
Chair & Coordinator
Founding Chair of NLIS and dual-qualified legal practitioner: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. With over 20 years of international legal experience across energy, infrastructure, technology, and regulatory sectors.
Treasurer
Trustee and Treasurer of NLIS, responsible for oversight of the organisation's finances and ensuring responsible stewardship of charitable resources.
Secretary
Trustee and Secretary of NLIS, supporting governance, compliance, and the administration of the organisation's activities and obligations.
NLIS is committed to good governance, accountability, and responsible stewardship of charitable resources. We operate openly and transparently, ensuring our activities, finances, and decision-making support our charitable objectives. Registered SCIO · SC054678 · Regulated by OSCR · Member of SCVO
NLIS does not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our programmes and membership are open to all who meet our eligibility criteria. See our Equal Opportunities Policy for full details.
