Lady Who Missed UI Law Admission by 0.75 Graduates With First Class From Same Faculty, Shares How
- A graduate of the University of Ibadan (UI) has taken to her media page to share her story
- The young lady explained that she had missed a chance to gain admission to UI to study Law
- However, she explained what she eventually did that made her secure a spot to study at the university
A lady who missed admission into law by 0.75 at the University of Ibadan bags First Class from the same faculty and explained how she did it.
The young lady explained her success story and how she achieved the best despite not initially meeting the requirements to gain admission into law school at the institution.
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University of Ibadan graduate opens up about admission
Omolade Tola explained that she chose another option after the incident.
She explained:
"From missing admission into UILAW by 0.75, to gaining admission into Direct Entry the following year, and now graduating with First Class Honours from the same Faculty."
After mentioning that she eventually finished with a First Class degree from the University of Ibadan, she spoke about her journey in the university.
In her LinkedIn post, she wrote:
"Today, I reflect with deep gratitude and fulfilment. My journey through the University of Ibadan has been one marked by grit, resilience, unwavering determination, and the refusal to give up."
"Through every season, I experienced GOD’s goodness and mercy, and I was blessed with the gift of men whose support shaped this success in remarkable ways. I remain deeply grateful for every contribution, encouragement, opportunity, and investment."
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University of Ibadan graduate shares her experience
She explained further about her studies as she mentioned some important positions she held during her undergraduate days at the citadel.
She continued:
"During my undergraduate years, I had the privilege of serving in various leadership and capacity-building roles within and beyond the university community, including:"
"• Judge, The Judicial Council, Law Students' Society, University of Ibadan."
"• Member, UILaw Audit Committee."
"• Queen Idia Hall Press."
"• Campus Ambassador roles."
"• Leadership positions in NGOs and my campus fellowship."
"• Recipient of two notable scholarships that sponsored my expenses throughout my LL.B journey."
Despite the heavy responsibilities, she took up another role in her final year to add to her wealth of knowledge.
"In my final year, I also worked as a full-time freelance writer and launched a business, all while preparing for graduation. Balancing these responsibilities was demanding, but perseverance, intentional hard work, and the help of GOD kept me going. This experience has taught me yet again that anything is possible. Believe it. Commit to it. Ask for help when necessary from the right people. Trust GOD, and watch Him perfect it."
"This is one of my grace stories!"
"OMOLADE RACHAEL TOLA."
"LL.B (FIRST CLASS HONS), UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN."
Legit.ng got in touch with the lady in the viral story, and she shared more interesting details about her experience.
While she couldn't secure admission to the school on her first attempt, she sat for a special exam that helped her secure a spot.
Legit.ng asked her what made her try again, a step that earned her an admission slot at the university.
The graduate, Tola said:
"Initially, I was not interested in pursuing admission through Direct Entry because I did not know much about the process. When I did not meet the cut-off mark for Law, I was offered the option of studying another course in the Arts or Social Sciences with the possibility of transferring to Law in my second year."
"However, my parents encouraged me to take a different route by sitting for the Cambridge A-Level examination so that I could apply through Direct Entry."
"Preparing for the Cambridge A-Level examination was quite daunting because of the peculiarity of the syllabus. Nevertheless, with determination and by the grace and help of GOD, I was able to scale through successfully."
She went on to share her experience studying Law at the university and described her journey.
"Studying Law itself demands a great deal of hard work, but I would say the most challenging period for me was during my final year. At the time, I had stretched myself across several commitments outside academics, including leadership responsibilities, volunteering, business activities, and work engagements."
"Despite all these, I still had a personal goal of improving my CGPA before graduating. Balancing these responsibilities was not easy at all. However, through discipline, determination, and the strength and help of GOD, I was able to achieve my goal of increasing my CGPA in my final year."
"In addition, preparing for law examinations and assessments requires extra effort, especially when you are striving for excellence. There were times when I had to read the same course repeatedly just to ensure that I had mastered the material thoroughly."
Omolade Tola concluded her statement by explaining the strategy she adopted that made her excel in her academics.
She explained:
"One of the things that helped me greatly was understanding what study method worked best for me early in my academic journey. At the University of Ibadan, many students engage in what is popularly called TDB (Till Day Break reading), where they study throughout the night in libraries or lecture rooms. I attempted it once during my first year, but it did not work well for me. I found myself sleeping through most of the night because I had already had a very busy day."
"As a result, my study approach throughout my undergraduate years was to read when I was well rested, as I discovered that I was far more productive during those periods. Most of my studying was done during the day, although I occasionally studied at night when I had taken adequate rest earlier."
"I also made it a habit to begin studying from the very start of the semester and to pay close attention to the teaching style and expectations of each lecturer."
"Another strategy that helped me significantly was how I memorised cases. Since law students are required to read numerous cases, I made it easier for myself to remember them by associating each case with something familiar to me. For example, in a case such as Musa v State, I would connect the name “Musa” with a person or experience I already knew."
"This method helped my brain to recall cases more easily during exams. My advice to anyone aspiring to achieve academic excellence is to first understand what study methods work best for them and follow that approach diligently. Additionally, participating in group discussions with like-minded classmates can also be very helpful, if that method works for you."
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a young man wanted to study Accounting at University of Ibadan, but the school didn’t offer it. He worked many jobs to save money for school and finally graduated from The Polytechnic, Ibadan with an Upper Credit.
UNILAG graduate shares her CGPA online
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a graduate of University of Lagos, Miracle Ogunleye, got people talking online after she shared her CGPA.
She said she cried when she saw her first-semester result because it was low, and that she was scared to show it to her dad. In the end, she got better grades and graduated with a high CGPA, proudly showing her success online.
Source: Legit.ng
