{"60":"2017-03-18","61":{"first":"Chuka","last":"Ikele"},"62":"chukaikele@gmail.com","63":"803-627-8517","64":{"street":"5, Sophie Kuye Street","street2":"Off Ogunmefun Street","city":"Gbagada ","state":"Lagos","zip":"100233","country":"Nigeria"},"65":["LLM in Corporate Law & Finance"],"66":"Over the years, I have garnered experience advising on corporate transactions with a stint of venture capital, private equity,mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring and fund formation. This further developed my interest in how Corporate law and finance promotes economic activities and stimulates growth in any developing country. I am further inclined to pursue the LLM in Corporate Law & Finance due to the huge knowledge potential that I stand to benefit from which can further translate to a major career boost in terms of exposure, interaction and networking.\r\n\r\nMy experience has provided me with numerous skills and competencies which would be brought to bear during and after the period of study. These skills include analytical, research, technical, negotiation skills with competencies in advising, drafting and conducting due diligence.\r\n\r\nMy interest in applying to study for an LLM in Corporate Law & Finance at the university stems from the desire to build capacity in effectively advising on finance related and corporate & commercial transactions which in turn have the potential of improving the struggling Nigerian economy on a mid and long-term basis.","67":"My decision to apply to Delaware Law is not far-fetched from the fact that it is well known to be the haven of a large number of companies and corporations due to its highly advanced & friendly business\/corporate laws. It is also my belief that the concentrated business presence would directly and indirectly impact on legal study in Delaware Law, coupled with the exceptional learning environment, academic faculty and intellectual ethos fostered; which represent ideals that I seek to be associated with, and benefit from.","68":"","69":"On a mid-term basis, I intend to acquire additional experience advising on corporate transactions, applying what I have learnt and building confidence in the specialized practice of law that I have chosen.\r\n\r\nOn a longer term, I intend  to contribute to my country's development by securing employment in the public service sector where I believe I can make wide reaching impact. I also intend to serve in any capacity where I can deploy my intellectual and professional experience to advance the progress of my country.  In particular, I hope to be significantly involved in impartation of knowledge to successive generations of Nigerian youths and also in advancing policy issues at the grassroots level, where they originate and ultimately must be resolved. I am convinced that in solving the issues that affect people at the local level, solutions that would benefit the global community are proffered and I would like to share in this responsibility.","70":"Currently, I act in a supervisory role at an Non Governmental Organization (NGO) (Hands on Clay Foundation) where I volunteer. The NGO is primarily concerned with mentoring and educating young persons susceptible to robberies, delinquency and cyber-crimes.\r\n\r\nOver time, it has been understood that young persons form the bulk of people arrested for traffic robberies and cyber fraud within Lagos, Nigeria. This is a direct result of neglect and failure of the system in many ways.\r\nIn our efforts at educating, engaging, listening and providing relief and educational materials to these kids, our areas of focus were orphanages, public schools. \r\n\r\nAt the onset of my volunteering activities with the foundation, our impact was streamlined to public schools, orphanages and street kids. After months of researching on ways to expand the reach of our activities, I identified the need to reach out to the young persons who had actually committed crimes (simple offences and misdemeanors) and were confined with the aim of being rehabilitated. I identified 2 remand homes within Lagos and made efforts towards planning visits to these places.  \r\n\r\nWe initially encountered difficulty gaining access to these remand homes, and were informed that approvals from the Ministry of Youth and Social developments were mandatory. After engaging with government officials on our objectives, we were allowed access and the necessary approvals was granted and we were able to visit these remand homes. We spoke to, taught, mentored and donated educational and other relief materials to about 112 young persons at one go. This was particularly important considering the size of the engagement which saw us reaching out to such a large number of young persons in one attempt. \r\n\r\nI firmly believe that through the platform of the NGO, my team members and I have positively influenced and mentored vulnerable young persons and have successfully kept a number of them from the streets, crime and delinquency. We continue to make efforts to expand our reach and remain committed to seeing more rehabilitated youths, safer communities and intend to draw government attention to our cause.","72":"Chuka Ikele"}