The Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, has announced the commencement of applications for admission into the 2026 Bar Part I Programme.
According to an official notice released by the Council, the application portal will open on Monday, May 25, 2026, and close on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The programme is scheduled to commence on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Nigerian Law School Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja.
The Council stated that the programme is strictly open to Nigerian graduates of Law from Common Law countries whose law degrees are approved by the Council of Legal Education.
It further clarified that degrees obtained through part-time study, Open University systems, long-distance learning, or online modes of study will not be accepted for admission into the programme.
Prospective applicants are required to complete their applications through the official Nigerian Law School website.
Applicants are also expected to forward completed application forms to the designated Bar Part I email address on or before the June 30 deadline.
In addition, academic transcripts alongside completed Forms B, B1, and B2 must be sent directly from the official email addresses of applicants’ universities and employers, where applicable, to the Council on or before Friday, July 17, 2026.
The Council warned that late submission of documents will not be entertained and advised applicants to keep their application numbers safe for admission status tracking and future correspondence.
The notice was signed by Aderonke O. Osho, Secretary to Council and Director of Administration.
Further enquiries and updates are available through the Nigerian Law School’s official communication platforms.
