The Council of Legal Education is the administrative body in Nigeria for Law School, which must be attended by persons who are willing to practice law in Nigeria.A person who has obtained a university degree in law from a foreign institution and is willing to practice as a lawyer in Nigeria can take a step of determination.
The Nigerian law school and the Council of Legal Education were founded in 1962, and following that, the enactment of the Legal Education Act ensured the study of the Nigerian customary law by prospective members of the bench.
In this article, I will be listing the list of accredited faculties of law in Nigeria, but before I do that, there are terms I would like to explain for you, as well as interpret for you.
Here Are The Interpretations Of The Following Terms
- Full Accreditation
- Provisional Accreditation
- Accreditation suspended
- Undergoing accreditation
- Interim accreditation
- Currently being re-evaluated
- Condition approval to commence
Full Accreditation means that the faculty of law has actually complied with all the council requirements.
Provisional Accreditation means that the faculty has complied substantially with the council.
Accreditation Suspended means that the council of law or the council of legal education has the faculty of law suspended.
Undergoing Accreditation means that the university application to commence law is still being processed and in consideration but has not yet been approved for admission to the faculty of law.
Interim Accreditation means that the council of legal education has given approval for the commencement of law faculty, subject to further accreditation.
Requirement For Law Admission
For Direct Entry:
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes in art subject or social science
- ND/NCE/First degree (second class lower).
For ‘O’ level
- Five (5) credit passes including English language, literature in English, and Mathematics.
Jambe subject combination
- Three art subjects or social science subject
Here Is The List of Accredited Faculties of Law in Nigeria
| Federal Universities | Status |
| University of Lagos | Full Accreditation |
| University of Ibadan | Provisional Accreditation |
| University of Nigeria | Provisional Accreditation |
| University of Maiduguri | Provisional Accreditation |
| University of Benin | Provisional Accreditation |
| University of Jos | Provisional Accreditation |
| Ahmadu Bello University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Usmanu Dan Fodio | Provisional Accreditation |
| Bayero University Kano | Provisional Accreditation |
| Obafemi Awolowo | Provisional Accreditation |
| University of Calabar | Provisional Accreditation |
| University of Uyo | Provisional Accreditation |
| University of Ilorin | Provisional Accreditation |
| University of Abuja | Accreditation Suspended |
| State Universities | Status |
| Adekunle Ajasin University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Nasarawa State University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Kogi State University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Delta State University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Enugu State University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Ekiti State University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Rivers State University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Ambrose Alli University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Olabisi Onabanjo University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Imo State University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Ebonyi State University | Interim Accreditation |
| Abia State University | Interim Accreditation |
| Osun State University | Interim Accreditation |
| Niger Delta University | Interim Accreditation |
| Anambra State University | Interim Accreditation |
| Lagos State University | Accreditation Suspended |
| Benue State University | Accreditation Suspended |
| Musa Yar’Adua University | Approval to Commence |
| Bauchi State University | Approval to Commence |
| Bukar Abba Ibrahim University | Approval to Commence |
| Private Nigerian Universities | Status |
| Igbinedion University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Babcock University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Bowen University | Provisional Accreditation |
| Afe Babalola University | Approval To Commence |
| Baze University, Abuja | Approval To Commence |
| Crescent University, Abeokuta | Approval To Commence |
| Nigerian Turkish Nile University | Approval To Commence |
| Joseph Ayo Babalola University | Approval To Commence |
| American University Of Nigerian | Approval To Commence |
| Lead city University | Approval To Commence |
| Al-Hikman University | Approval To Commence |
| Ajayi Crowther University | Approval To Commence |
| Benson Idahosa University | Interim Accreditation |
| Madonna University | Currently Being Re-evaluated |
| Edwin Clark University | Conditional Approval to Commence |
Law course duration in Nigeria? | How long?
In Nigeria, It is a 5 years course, the undergraduate curriculum requires law students to study 12 compulsory core law courses which include:
- Law of Equity
- Criminal Law
- Land Law
- Law and Torts and Trust
- Nigerian Legal System
- Contract Law
- Law of Evidence
- Legal Method
- Constitutional Law
- Commercial Law
What is studying Law all about?
Studying law is all about developing the ability to argue from a basis of proof in a way that can be so hard for others who do not study law to do; this act actively cultivates advanced communication skills, helps keen problem-solving abilities and the capacity for them to be independent in thinking.
Is it hard to study law?
Law school can be very intense. It is not just about the number of years you will be studying that is the issue, it is about how much you will be studying. It can really be the hardest thing to do at some point.
What is a first-year law student called?
Your year in school can be referred to as freshman, sophomore, etc. In law school, 1L is used to refer to the first year, 2L is used to refer to the second year, and the same goes for 3L to the third year. Your law school might have a part-time division, and in that case, sometimes students might be referred to as 4Ls as well, it is very normal.
Advantages of Attending law school
There are many advantages of attending a law school, here are a few advantages:
- A multitude of career options
- Financial stability
- A strong foundation for further academic studies
- Critical thinkers
- Strong reasoning
- Analytical skills
- They have the power to make a difference
- Lawyers earn respect and prestige
- Awareness of rights and responsibilities
- Self-confidence development
- Better communication skills
- High adaptability
What are the disadvantages of studying law?
Just like the saying goes that every advantage has a disadvantage, there are a few disadvantages of studying law, which are:
- Client demands
- Long hours
- Billing pressures
- Deadlines
- Changing laws
And other demands in it that make the practices of law very stressful.
Throw in rising business pressures, evolving legal technologies, and climbing law school debt, and that is why it is no wonder lawyers are stressed.
How much are lawyers paid per month in Nigeria?
Their salary ranges from around N50,000 to N300,000 monthly and depends on the size of the firm. In some places like popular law firms that’s, Banwo & Ighodalo, Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, etc, they have a greater advantage, their lawyers are given allowances like call cards, Medical care, and other bills together with their salary.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would say it is necessary for prospective law students to make inquiries about universities that offer law and also know the universities that have been accredited before enrolling to study Law in any Nigerian law institution.
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