Nigerian Law School opens Application Portal for 2026 Bar Part I Programme

​All intending applicants for admission into the 2026 Bar Part I Course are by this notice informed that the application process will open on Monday, 25 May, 2026 and close on Tuesday, 30 June, 2026.

​The Programme will commence on Monday, 27 July, 2026 at the Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja.

​ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

​The Programme is open to only Nigerian graduates of Law from Common Law Countries whose Law courses are approved by the Council of Legal Education. Degrees obtained through part-time study, Open University, Long Distance Learning or online modes of study are not recognized for admission to the Programme.

​METHOD OF APPLICATION:

​Prospective applicants are to visit the Nigerian Law School website www.nigerianlawschool.edu.ng. Complete the application form and forward to [email protected]. On or before Tuesday, 30 June, 2026.

​Applicant’s academic transcript and completed Forms B, B1 and B2 must be forwarded from the official email address of their University and Employer (if applicable) to [email protected] on or before Friday, 17 July, 2026.

​The subject of all emails should be the applicant’s name and application number.

​All application documents must be received within the stipulated time, as the School will not entertain late submission of documents.

​Applicants are to note their Application Numbers for access to their admission status subsequently, please.

​For further enquiries and updates, kindly follow the Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School on our official social media platforms:

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​Email: [email protected]

​Stay connected for timely information and official announcements.

Signed:

​Aderonke O Osho

Secretary to Council & Director of Administration.