Nigerian Law School 2026 Bar Part I Application: Requirements, Deadline and How to Apply
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The Nigerian Law School has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Bar Part I Programme.
Nigerian Law School 2026 Bar Part I Programme Application
Key Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Monday, 25 May 2026 |
| Application Closes | Tuesday, 30 June 2026 |
| Programme Starts | Monday, 27 July 2026 |
| Deadline for Submission of Documents | Friday, 17 July 2026 |
Programme Venue
The programme will hold at:
Nigerian Law School Headquarters
Bwari, Abuja
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a Nigerian citizen.
- Must be a Law graduate.
- Must have studied Law in a Common Law country.
- The Law course studied must be approved by the Council of Legal Education.
Persons Not Eligible to Apply
The following categories of applicants are not eligible:
- Applicants who studied Law part-time.
- Applicants who studied Law at an Open University.
- Applicants who studied Law through distance learning.
- Applicants who studied Law online.
How to Apply
Applicants should follow the steps below:
- Visit the Nigerian Law School website:
www.nigerianlawschool.edu.ng - Fill out the application form.
- Send the completed application form to:
barpartone2026@nigerianlawschool.edu.ng - Ensure the application is submitted on or before:
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Academic transcript.
- Form B.
- Form B1.
- Form B2.
Submission of Documents
The required documents must be submitted as follows:
- The applicant’s institution must send the academic transcript and required forms on behalf of the applicant.
- The documents must be sent from the institution’s official email address.
- Applicants who are employed must also ensure that their employer sends the required form.
- Documents should be sent to:
reference@nigerianlawschool.edu.ng
Email Subject Format
Applicants should use the following details as the subject of the email:
Applicant’s Name and Application Number
Important Notes
- Late submission of documents will not be accepted.
- Applicants should keep their Application Number safe.
- The Application Number will be required later to check admission status.
Help and Updates
For further assistance and updates, applicants may contact or follow the Nigerian Law School through the following channels:
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| info@nigerianlawschool.edu.ng | |
| @CLE_NLS | |
| @CLE_NLS | |
| X/Twitter | @CLE_NLS |
