Nigerian Law School Bar Part I Application 2026

The Nigerian Law School has announced the application dates for the 2026 Bar Part I Course. Intending applicants can start the process on Monday, 25 May 2026.

The application window will close on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, while the programme will start on Monday, 27 July 2026, at the Nigerian Law School Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja. Applicants need to follow the dates closely, since the School will not accept late documents.

Nigerian Law School Bar Part I Admission Requirements

The Bar Part I Course is open only to Nigerian graduates of Law from Common Law countries. Their law courses must also have approval from the Council of Legal Education.

The Nigerian Law School will not recognise degrees obtained through part-time study, Open University, Long Distance Learning or online study modes for this programme. Such applicants do not qualify for admission into the course.

How to Apply for Nigerian Law School Bar Part I

Prospective applicants should visit the Nigerian Law School website and complete the application form. The completed form must be sent to barpartone2026@nigerianlawschool.edu.ng on or before Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

The applicant’s academic transcript and completed Forms B, B1 and B2 must come from the official email address of the university and employer, where applicable. These documents must be sent to reference@nigerianlawschool.edu.ng on or before Friday, 17 July 2026.

Email Subject Rule

All emails must carry the applicant’s name and application number as the subject. This small detail matters; it helps the School match documents with the right application.

Applicants should also note their application numbers after submission. They will need the numbers later to check admission status.

Document Submission Deadline

The Nigerian Law School stated that all application documents must reach the School within the stated period. Late submission will not be entertained.

Applicants should send their forms, transcript and related documents before the closing dates. Waiting until the last moment may cause avoidable problems.

Contact and Update Channels

For enquiries and updates, applicants can follow the Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School through the listed channels.

• Facebook: @CLE_NLS
• Instagram: @CLE_NLS
• X (Twitter): @CLE_NLS

Email: info@nigerianlawschool.edu.ng

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