In a thought-provoking and visionary literary contribution to Nigeria’s legal landscape, Hon. Justice Mabel T. Segun-Bello, Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has authored a groundbreaking book titled “Institutionalising Mentorship in the Legal Profession.” The book serves as both a mirror and a roadmap—reflecting the gaps within the legal system while charting a sustainable path toward structured mentorship, professionalism, and legacy building within the bar and bench.
Justice Segun-Bello’s book highlights the urgent need to embed mentorship as an institutional culture rather than a mere act of goodwill. Drawing from her wealth of experience on the bench and in legal administration, she advocates for deliberate systems that ensure young lawyers are guided, equipped, and inspired to uphold the ethics, excellence, and values of the noble profession.
Her work underscores that the future of Nigeria’s legal system depends on deliberate mentorship—a process that must be codified, encouraged, and celebrated within all arms of the profession. Through well-researched analysis, personal reflections, and practical recommendations, the author paints a compelling picture of what a mentorship-driven legal ecosystem should look like.
Beyond being an academic exploration, “Institutionalising Mentorship in the Legal Profession” is an emotional and intellectual bridge between generations of lawyers. Justice Segun-Bello examines the historical evolution of mentorship in the legal system, identifying the lapses that have hindered continuity and proposing actionable reforms that can restore the noble ideals of guidance, respect, and learning.
She emphasizes that every senior legal practitioner carries the responsibility to raise a successor, and every young lawyer must seek to learn, grow, and sustain the light of integrity and competence.
Justice Segun-Bello’s message is clear: mentorship must no longer be left to chance. It must be institutionalised—structured within the Nigerian Bar Association, law faculties, law firms, and the judiciary. She proposes the establishment of formal mentorship frameworks, mentorship tracking systems, and reward structures for mentors who contribute significantly to the professional development of others.
Her work has sparked nationwide conversations and inspired a renewed commitment to mentorship within the legal community.
More than a book, “Institutionalising Mentorship in the Legal Profession” is a movement — a call to rethink, rebuild, and restore the foundations of mentorship in law. With eloquent prose, depth of insight, and genuine passion, Justice Segun-Bello reminds readers that mentorship is not an act of charity but a duty of legacy.
Printed and beautifully produced by BBF Printing Press, the book has been widely praised for its intellectual richness, aesthetic excellence, and its timely contribution to Nigeria’s evolving legal discourse.
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