UNILAG Law Student's Viral Outburst Over Exam Questions Deemed Unfair by Lecturer
A law student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has ignited a social media firestorm after publicly expressing her anger and frustration following a recent criminal law examination. The student, identified online as @oreeeoluwaa, took to TikTok to vent about what she described as an unfair assessment process that left her feeling overwhelmed and distressed.
Student Details Exam Experience in Viral Video
In a now-viral TikTok video that has garnered significant attention across various platforms, the UNILAG law student explained her exam experience in detail. She revealed that her lecturer had only covered two specific topics during classroom instruction: history and sources of criminal law, along with criminal responsibility classification. However, when she received her exam script, she was confronted with three distinct questions derived from those same two topics.
"This is so unfair," the student exclaimed in her emotional video. "You set three questions from two topics—who does that? Why was he being wicked? How could he not just say, 'Let's do ABC'? Why do you have to put D?"
The student further explained that she had been "crashing since morning" after the exam, indicating significant emotional distress following what she perceived as an unreasonable assessment structure that deviated from the taught curriculum.
Social Media Reactions and Community Response
The student's video quickly attracted numerous comments from fellow students and social media users who shared their perspectives on the situation. While some offered sympathy and understanding, others provided contrasting viewpoints based on their own academic experiences.
- Danlima of Lagos commented: "Second semester is more tougher. Sorry dear, at the same time you have to read further from what your lecturer taught you."
- Ebot offered a different perspective: "It's not that hard nowww… I read it to teach an MSc student taking the course and I'm a science student."
- Bunbun provided a warning about future courses: "You'll meet commercial law and land law at the front baby."
- Raheemat Alaga shared insight about legal education: "FYI that's how it is in Law school too o, it is well."
- Community Lawyer expressed specific frustration: "Na that Rubbish question Dey pain me."
Broader Context of Student Academic Pressure
This incident occurs within a broader context of academic pressure faced by Nigerian university students. The UNILAG law student's experience echoes similar frustrations shared by students across various institutions who sometimes feel that examination assessments don't adequately reflect what was taught during instructional periods.
In a related development, another UNILAG student recently expressed frustration after being given an extensive test to complete within an extremely limited timeframe. That student, also from the law faculty, reported being able to complete only the first question out of several within the allotted time, highlighting ongoing concerns about assessment fairness and reasonable expectations in higher education.
Academic Excellence Amid Challenges
Despite these challenges, UNILAG continues to produce outstanding academic performers. Recently, Shorinolu Sarah, a young Nigerian student, gained attention for her impressive academic achievements during the admission process. She scored 273 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (JAMB) and achieved 24 out of 30 in UNILAG's post-UTME screening, demonstrating that academic excellence remains attainable even within a challenging educational environment.
The viral video and subsequent discussion have sparked important conversations about:
- The relationship between taught curriculum and examination content
- Reasonable expectations for student performance
- Emotional well-being during examination periods
- The preparation required for legal education in Nigeria
As the discussion continues across social media platforms, it highlights the ongoing dialogue between students and educational institutions about assessment practices, curriculum alignment, and the overall student experience in Nigerian higher education.
