Third-class Law Graduate Bags First Class from Law School, Celebrates Great Achievement

Third-class Law Graduate Bags First Class from Law School, Celebrates Great Achievement

  • A young man who graduated from the university with a third class in law celebrated his latest academic achievement
  • He shared how he got a first-class in the Nigerian Law School despite finishing with a third-class from the university
  • His story triggered reactions on social media, as many people took to the comments section to share their similar experiences

A third-class law graduate celebrated upon graduating from the Nigerian Law School.

He shared that he bagged a first-class, despite finishing with a third-class from the university.

A man who graduated with third-class degree bags first class from Law School
A third-class graduate bags first class from Law School and shares his experience. Photo: Unsplash, X/@iam_mattakins
Source: UGC

Third-class law graduate bags first class in Law School

Identified as @iam_mattakins on X, the young man shared how excited he was to make such an academic comeback.

He shared a screenshot from his portal, as he shared that he had third class in his law degree, but a first class from law school.

The man wrote:

"First classss! God thank you Who would have thought? 3rd class in LLB and now a red scroll in the Nigeria law school."

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Reactions trail man's first-class law result

Her story triggered reactions on TikTok, as many people congratulated the first class Law School graduate on her academic feat.

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions from the social media platform.

@boundless_bluke said:

"Lmaooo Can't be fooled. Congratulations, I'm so proud of you."

@uwaomajunior_ said:

"Who is the beast again? Congratulations!!"

@butterhoneylive said:

"Congratulations Which material did you read?"

@dexievisuals said:

"Congratulationss book me for your call to bar shoot."

@habibahsidiq said:

"The comeback of the szn. Congratulations."

@Sahibbassey said:

"Wow, you are who you think you are! Congratulations!"

@giddywillz said:

"Na only you go advice me wey I go listen. Congratulations gee."

@oluwa_rotemi said:

"Congratulations brother ... Na you go judge Arteta case this season."

@MeliciousMe2298 said:

"Congratulations you are smart after all maybe the 3rd class shows that a 1st class can still amount from a 1st class. So glad and proud of you. I pray for favour . Share update how did you do it am eager to know."

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A third-class graduate bags first class from Law School and shares his experience.
A man who graduated with third-class degree bags first class from Law School. Photo: Unsplash, X/@iam_mattakins
Source: Twitter

Another law graduate of the University of Ibadan shared how he had planned on graduating with a second-class upper division, but ended up with a first-class

The young man said he fed on the mindset that UI was hard, which made him aim for a 2:1.

He stated that when he got a perfect CGPA in 100-level, he decided to put in more effort and worked towards graduating with a first class.

In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan after trying to secure admission to study medicine and surgery.

LASU BGS shares admission experience

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience.

She also shared the study secrets that helped her in school and why she ended up writing UTME twice.

In an insightful interview with Legit.ng, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and future goals.

Source: Legit.ng

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Victoria Nwahiri (Human Interest Editor) Victoria Nwahiri is an award-winning Reuters-certified journalist with 5+ years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. She has extensively covered lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest stories that have impacted and attracted top policymakers. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng and can be reached via victoria.nwahiri@corp.legit.ng