If you’re passionate about pursuing a legal career in Nigeria, this information is your golden ticket! The Council of Legal Education (CLE) acts as the gatekeeper for all aspiring lawyers, deciding which universities are qualified to train future legal eagles. To practice law in this vibrant country, attending a CLE-approved law school and then successfully completing the Nigerian Law School program is a must.
But with so many universities offering law degrees, where do you begin? Worry not, future barrister! The CLE has compiled a list of accredited law faculties across Nigeria, ensuring you choose a program that meets their rigorous standards. This list includes both federal and state universities, as well as some private institutions.
Each accredited law school also has an “approved quota,” which basically translates to the number of students they can send to the Nigerian Law School each year. This quota varies depending on the university’s facilities, faculty, and overall performance. So, understanding the quota system helps you choose a school with a good chance of securing a coveted spot at the Nigerian Law School.
Remember, this list is subject to change, so it’s best to check the latest version directly from the CLE website.
FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES ACCREDITED FOR LAW IN NIGERIA
- UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
- UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
- UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
- UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI
- UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
- UNIVERSITY OF JOS
- UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR
- UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
- UNIVERSITY OF UYO
- 10 OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
- 11 BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO
- 12 USMANU DAN FODIO UNIVERSITY
- 13 AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
- 14 UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA
- 15 NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY
- 16 UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
STATE UNIVERSITIES ACCREDITED FOR LAW IN NIGERIA
- ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY
- 2 EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY
- 3 EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY
- 4 ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY
- 5 DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
- 6 ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECH
- 7 KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY
- 8 RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY
- 9 NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY
- 10 AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY
- 11 OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
- 12 OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY
- 13 BUKAR ABBA IBRAHIM UNIVERSITY
- 14 UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVESITY
- 15 IMO STATE UNIVERSITY
- 16 BAUCHI STATE UNIVERSITY
- 17 CHUKWUEMEKA ODIMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY
- 18 LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
- 19 BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY
- 20 NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY
PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES ACCREDITED FOR LAW IN NIGERIA
- IGB1NEDION UNIVERSITY
- AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY
- CRESCENT UNIVERSITY
- BABCOCK UNIVERSITY
- BAZE UNIVERSITY
- AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
- BOWEN UNIVERSITY
- BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY
- NIGERIAN TURKISH NILE UNIVERSITY
- JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY
- AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY
- LEADCITY UNIVERSITY
- AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY
- EDWIN CLARK UNIVERSITY
- MADONNA UNIVERSITY
- ELIZADE UNIVERSITY
- SALEM UNIVERSITY
- GREGORY UNIVERSITY
- EDO UNIVERSITY