Building a Legacy of Institutions Across Generations
The JASAN Foundation is committed to building a legal legacy of trans-generational influence by establishing enduring institutions that span the human, legal, judicial, and corporate spheres. We are creating a culture of excellence through clearly defined values, practices, and professional standards within the legal profession. At the heart of this vision is the young lawyer – guided intentionally, grounded in purpose, and empowered to grow into a respected institution in their own right.
Motto
Couched in Latin, “Aedificans Legatum Legitimum!", which means “Building a lasting Legacy!" is targeted at the core of our ultimate vision for young lawyers, the legal profession, the justice sector in Nigeria and for Nigerian lawyers globally.
Vision Statement
To build a legacy of formidable and transgenerational human, legal, judicial, corporate and structural institutions for the reformation and repositioning of global Legal Practice Business (LPB), Legal Service Reforms & Public Interest Advocacy.
Mission Statement
To evolve globally competitive lawyers by building an Ethical, Institutional & Professional Centre for Legal Culture, Resourcery, Development & Excellence – vide an Integrated Multi-Dimensional Strategy, Surgical Mentorship & Values Re-orientation.
ABOUT JASAN FOUNDATION
Sponsorship
We offer scholarships to academically qualified, indigent final-year law students in Nigeria’s…
CORE VALUES
GRIT & IMPACT — The Heart of Jasan Foundation
Are the pillars of our vision — mentoring young lawyers with discipline, depth, and direction, so they rise to the highest ranks of legal excellence as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN).
GRIT & IMPACT — The Heart of Jasan Foundation
Are the pillars of our vision — mentoring young lawyers with discipline, depth, and direction, so they rise to the highest ranks of legal excellence as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN).
INTEGRITY & INFLUENCE — The Legacy We Build
Integrity and influence go hand in hand. We believe that true influence in the legal profession is built on a foundation of unshakable integrity — not shortcuts, not popularity, but consistent truth, discipline, and ethical conduct.
INTEGRITY & INFLUENCE — The Legacy We Build
Integrity and influence go hand in hand. We believe that true influence in the legal profession is built on a foundation of unshakable integrity — not shortcuts, not popularity, but consistent truth, discipline, and ethical conduct.
INCLUSIVITY & EXCELLENCE — Raising Every Voice, Setting Higher Standards
We believe that excellence means nothing without inclusivity — and inclusivity loses strength without excellence. That’s why both sit at the core of our mission.
INCLUSIVITY & EXCELLENCE — Raising Every Voice, Setting Higher Standards
We believe that excellence means nothing without inclusivity — and inclusivity loses strength without excellence. That’s why both sit at the core of our mission.
DYNAMISM & SERVICE — Leading with Vision, Serving with Purpose
We balance the energy to evolve with the heart to serve. These two values — dynamism and service — define how we lead, how we teach, and how we prepare lawyers for the weight and responsibility of becoming SANs.
DYNAMISM & SERVICE — Leading with Vision, Serving with Purpose
We balance the energy to evolve with the heart to serve. These two values — dynamism and service — define how we lead, how we teach, and how we prepare lawyers for the weight and responsibility of becoming SANs.
COMMUNITY & RELENTLESSNESS — Together We Rise, No Matter the Odds
We believe that no one succeeds alone — and that progress demands more than talent. It demands a community that lifts, and a spirit that refuses to quit.
COMMUNITY & RELENTLESSNESS — Together We Rise, No Matter the Odds
We believe that no one succeeds alone — and that progress demands more than talent. It demands a community that lifts, and a spirit that refuses to quit.
ACCOUNTABILITY & PROFESSIONALISM — Earning Trust, Upholding Standards
We don’t just prepare lawyers to wear the silk of a SAN — we prepare them to carry the weight of responsibility that comes with it. That’s why accountability and professionalism are central to our training.
ACCOUNTABILITY & PROFESSIONALISM — Earning Trust, Upholding Standards
We don’t just prepare lawyers to wear the silk of a SAN — we prepare them to carry the weight of responsibility that comes with it. That’s why accountability and professionalism are central to our training.
OUR STRATEGIC TOOLS
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Since its registration in June 2024, the JASAN Foundation has built a structure to help address the myriad of challenges facing young lawyers, the legal education, the legal profession and the administration of justice sector, as well as contribute to the development of law in Nigeria.
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JASAN Foundation has empowered indigent final year law students to in the fulfilment of their legal aspirations.
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OUR STRATEGIC TOOLS
Impacts
FAQS
Who can Apply for the JASAN Foundation Scholarship?
Targeted at fresh Law Graduates, Young Lawyers of 0 – 10 years post Call-to-Bar experience, the Legal Industry, and the Judiciary globally; we are a global movement of stakeholders in the legal profession and justice sector working together to accelerate Legal Practice Business [LPB] success for young lawyers and judicial reform.
Our mission is to ensure a transgenerational and institutional legacy of excellence by catalysing change across all facets of the legal industry and eliminate threats to the excellence of the legal education. Our goals are ambitious and can only be met in partnership with others; as we contribute to globally building a profession where lawyers have the power to shape their lives, as well as disrupting systems to advance the cause of justice by investing in human institutions.
Further, we benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We offer careers across a whole range of professions, and whatever your career and level, your contribution will help ensure we achieve our global strategy and goals.
Our mission is to ensure a transgenerational and institutional legacy of excellence by catalysing change across all facets of the legal industry and eliminate threats to the excellence of the legal education. Our goals are ambitious and can only be met in partnership with others; as we contribute to globally building a profession where lawyers have the power to shape their lives, as well as disrupting systems to advance the cause of justice by investing in human institutions.
Further, we benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We offer careers across a whole range of professions, and whatever your career and level, your contribution will help ensure we achieve our global strategy and goals.
What is the Foundation's MSRA all about?
Targeted at fresh Law Graduates, Young Lawyers of 0 – 10 years post Call-to-Bar experience, the Legal Industry, and the Judiciary globally; we are a global movement of stakeholders in the legal profession and justice sector working together to accelerate Legal Practice Business [LPB] success for young lawyers and judicial reform.
Our mission is to ensure a transgenerational and institutional legacy of excellence by catalysing change across all facets of the legal industry and eliminate threats to the excellence of the legal education. Our goals are ambitious and can only be met in partnership with others; as we contribute to globally building a profession where lawyers have the power to shape their lives, as well as disrupting systems to advance the cause of justice by investing in human institutions.
Further, we benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We offer careers across a whole range of professions, and whatever your career and level, your contribution will help ensure we achieve our global strategy and goals.
The Foundation is a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating workplace, rich with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to important, meaningful work; guided by some shared values that shape how we approach our work, how we partner with others, and how we contribute to and improve our shared work environment.
Our mission is to ensure a transgenerational and institutional legacy of excellence by catalysing change across all facets of the legal industry and eliminate threats to the excellence of the legal education. Our goals are ambitious and can only be met in partnership with others; as we contribute to globally building a profession where lawyers have the power to shape their lives, as well as disrupting systems to advance the cause of justice by investing in human institutions.
Further, we benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We offer careers across a whole range of professions, and whatever your career and level, your contribution will help ensure we achieve our global strategy and goals.
The Foundation is a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating workplace, rich with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to important, meaningful work; guided by some shared values that shape how we approach our work, how we partner with others, and how we contribute to and improve our shared work environment.
What is the Mentorship and Scholarship seclection Process Like?
Targeted at fresh Law Graduates, Young Lawyers of 0 – 10 years post Call-to-Bar experience, the Legal Industry, and the Judiciary globally; we are a global movement of stakeholders in the legal profession and justice sector working together to accelerate Legal Practice Business [LPB] success for young lawyers and judicial reform.
Our mission is to ensure a transgenerational and institutional legacy of excellence by catalysing change across all facets of the legal industry and eliminate threats to the excellence of the legal education. Our goals are ambitious and can only be met in partnership with others; as we contribute to globally building a profession where lawyers have the power to shape their lives, as well as disrupting systems to advance the cause of justice by investing in human institutions.
Further, we benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We offer careers across a whole range of professions, and whatever your career and level, your contribution will help ensure we achieve our global strategy and goals.
The Foundation is a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating workplace, rich with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to important, meaningful work; guided by some shared values that shape how we approach our work, how we partner with others, and how we contribute to and improve our shared work environment.
Our mission is to ensure a transgenerational and institutional legacy of excellence by catalysing change across all facets of the legal industry and eliminate threats to the excellence of the legal education. Our goals are ambitious and can only be met in partnership with others; as we contribute to globally building a profession where lawyers have the power to shape their lives, as well as disrupting systems to advance the cause of justice by investing in human institutions.
Further, we benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We offer careers across a whole range of professions, and whatever your career and level, your contribution will help ensure we achieve our global strategy and goals.
The Foundation is a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating workplace, rich with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to important, meaningful work; guided by some shared values that shape how we approach our work, how we partner with others, and how we contribute to and improve our shared work environment.
How can I Join the JASAN Foundation Volunteer Programme?
Targeted at fresh Law Graduates, Young Lawyers of 0 – 10 years post Call-to-Bar experience, the Legal Industry, and the Judiciary globally; we are a global movement of stakeholders in the legal profession and justice sector working together to accelerate Legal Practice Business [LPB] success for young lawyers and judicial reform.
Our mission is to ensure a transgenerational and institutional legacy of excellence by catalysing change across all facets of the legal industry and eliminate threats to the excellence of the legal education. Our goals are ambitious and can only be met in partnership with others; as we contribute to globally building a profession where lawyers have the power to shape their lives, as well as disrupting systems to advance the cause of justice by investing in human institutions.
Further, we benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We offer careers across a whole range of professions, and whatever your career and level, your contribution will help ensure we achieve our global strategy and goals.
The Foundation is a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating workplace, rich with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to important, meaningful work; guided by some shared values that shape how we approach our work, how we partner with others, and how we contribute to and improve our shared work environment.
Our mission is to ensure a transgenerational and institutional legacy of excellence by catalysing change across all facets of the legal industry and eliminate threats to the excellence of the legal education. Our goals are ambitious and can only be met in partnership with others; as we contribute to globally building a profession where lawyers have the power to shape their lives, as well as disrupting systems to advance the cause of justice by investing in human institutions.
Further, we benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We offer careers across a whole range of professions, and whatever your career and level, your contribution will help ensure we achieve our global strategy and goals.
The Foundation is a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating workplace, rich with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to important, meaningful work; guided by some shared values that shape how we approach our work, how we partner with others, and how we contribute to and improve our shared work environment.
VOLUNTEER
Join the JASAN Foundation Volunteer Corps (JFVC)
The Foundation is a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating workplace, rich with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to important, meaningful work; guided by some shared values that shape how we approach our work, how we partner with others, and how we contribute to and improve our shared work environment.
