The Council of Legal Education has released an updated list of 117 universities accredited to admit Law students in Nigeria, warning prospective students against enrolling in unaccredited law degree-awarding institutions.
In a public notice shared via its Facebook page early Thursday, the council said graduates from institutions without law programme approval will not be admitted into the Nigerian Law School.
The notice was signed by Aderonke Osho, Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration.
In Nigeria, Law graduates must attend the Nigerian Law School to be called to the Bar and qualified to practice law.
“Students admitted into Law programmes in universities that are not accredited by the Council of Legal Education will not be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Law School.”
The council also warned that universities admitting students into law programmes without its approval violate regulations governing legal education in Nigeria.
Such institutions risk sanctions in accordance with extant regulations and policy.
According to the notice, the council publishes an updated list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Nigeria.
The council said the publication would guide prospective students, parents, guardians and others seeking admission into law programmes.
The Council of Legal Education regulates legal education in Nigeria and supervises the Nigerian Law School.
The body accredits universities to run law programmes and ensures compliance with standards for legal training.
The council was established under the Legal Education (Consolidation) Act and oversees practical legal training for law graduates before their call to the Nigerian Bar.
Approved Law Universities By State
Below is the full list of 117 approved universities arranged by state:
| State | Approved Universities |
|---|---|
| Abia State | Abia State University, Uturu; Gregory University, Uturu; Lux Mundi University, Umuahia; Nigerian-British University, Asa; Peter University, Achina/Onneh |
| Adamawa State | Adamawa State University, Mubi; American University of Nigeria, Yola; Modibbo Adama University, Yola |
| Akwa Ibom State | Topfaith University, Mkpatak; University of Uyo, Uyo |
| Anambra State | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam; Madonna University, Okija; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; University on the Niger, Allgemein |
| Bauchi State | Bauchi State University, Gadau |
| Bayelsa State | Federal University, Otuoke; Hensard University, Toru-Orua; Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island |
| Benue State | Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (formerly Benue State University) |
| Borno State | Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri; University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri |
| Cross River State | Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo (Calabar); University of Calabar, Calabar |
| Delta State | Admiralty University, Ibusa; Delta State University, Abraka; Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo; Novena University, Ogume; University of Delta, Agbor; Western Delta University, Oghara |
| Ebonyi State | Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike; Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki |
| Edo State | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Benson Idahosa University, Benin City; Edo University, Iyamho (Uzairue); Igbinedion University, Okada; University of Benin, Benin City |
| Ekiti State | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti; Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti |
| Enugu State | Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani; Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu; Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka; Renaissance University, Ugbawka; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| FCT Abuja | Baze University (Moratorium 2023/2024–2025/2026); Margaret Lawrence University; Philomath University; Prime University, Kuje; University of Abuja; Veritas University, Bwari |
| Gombe State | Gombe State University; North-Eastern University, Gombe |
| Imo State | Imo State University, Owerri; Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko |
| Jigawa State | (No approved law university listed) |
| Kaduna State | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria |
| Kano State | Azman University; Bayero University, Kano; Maryam Abacha American University; Northwest University, Kano (Yusuf Maitama Sule University); Skyline University, Kano; Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil (Moratorium 2024/2025–2025/2026) |
| Katsina State | Federal University, Dutsin-Ma; Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina |
| Kebbi State | Rayhaan University, Birnin-Kebbi |
| Kogi State | Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara; Federal University, Lokoja; Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba; Salem University, Lokoja |
| Kwara State | Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin; Kwara State University, Malete; Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese; University of Ilorin, Ilorin |
| Lagos State | Anchor University, Ayobo; Caleb University, Imota; Chrisland University, Abeokuta; Christopher University, Mowe; Crescent University, Abeokuta; Lagos State University, Ojo; Lead City University, Ibadan (Moratorium 2023/2024–2027/2028); Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye; University of Lagos, Akoka |
| Nasarawa State | Ave-Maria University, Piyanko; Bingham University, Karu; Mewar International University, Masaka; Nasarawa State University, Keffi |
| Niger State | El-Amin University, Minna; Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai; Newgate University, Minna |
| Ogun State | Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye; Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo; Chrisland University, Abeokuta; Christopher University, Mowe; McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo; Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye |
| Ondo State | Achievers University, Owo; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko; Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin; Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko; Wesley University, Ondo |
| Osun State | Adeleke University, Ede; Bowen University, Iwo; Fountain University, Osogbo; Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Osun State University, Osogbo; Redeemer’s University, Ede; University of Ilesa, Ilesa |
| Oyo State | Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo; Koladaisi University, Ibadan; Lead City University, Ibadan; University of Ibadan, Ibadan |
| Plateau State | Plateau State University, Bokkos; University of Jos, Jos |
| Rivers State | Rivers State University, Port Harcourt; University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt |
| Sokoto State | Northwest University, Kalambaina, Wamakko; Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto |
| Taraba State | Federal University, Wukari; Taraba State University, Jalingo |
| Yobe State | Yobe State University, Damaturu |
What This Means For Prospective Law Students
Students admitted into non-accredited law programmes will not be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Law School.
This means they cannot be called to the Bar and cannot practice law in Nigeria.
Parents and guardians should verify their Ward’s university status before paying admission fees.
The council’s list serves as the official reference for checking accreditation status.
Universities that admit law students without approval face sanctions under extant regulations.
This includes possible suspension of their law programme or full accreditation revocation.
Aspirants to the legal profession should confirm their chosen university appears on this 117-university list before applying.
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