Nigerian Law School Opens Application for Bar Part II 2025/2026 Admission

Nigerian Law School Opens Application for Bar Part II 2025/2026 Admission

  • The Nigerian Law School has opened applications for the 2025/2026 Bar Part II Course, starting September 11 and closing October 31, 2025
  • The session begins February 2, 2026, across all campuses in Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Yenagoa, Yola and Port Harcourt
  • Only eligible Nigerian law graduates and approved foreign-trained graduates are advised to apply before the deadline, as late submissions will not be entertained

Applications into the Nigerian Law School Bar Part II Course for the 2025/2026 academic session will officially open on Monday, September 11, 2025.

The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Ms. Aderonke Osho, and posted on the Council of Legal Education’s official X handle. The registration exercise will run until Friday, October 31, 2025.

Nigerian Law School begins admission process for Bar Part II Course, 2025/2026 session.
Applications for NLS Bar Part II open September 11 and close October 31, 2025. Photo: Getty, Nigerian Law School
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New session commencement date announced

The new session is expected to commence on February 2, 2026, across all Nigerian Law School campuses. These include the headquarters in Abuja as well as the Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Yenagoa, Yola and Port Harcourt centres.

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Eligibility for the programme is restricted to Nigerian law graduates from accredited universities and foreign-trained law graduates who have successfully completed and passed the Bar Course at the Nigerian Law School.

Applicants are instructed to visit the school’s website for full application guidelines.

The management explained that only candidates whose academic records have been officially forwarded to the Law School by their respective university registrars will be able to proceed with applications.

Candidates are therefore advised to confirm this with their institutions before making payments, as the application fee is non-refundable.

Management gives strict conditions for admission

According to the statement, completed forms along with references must be downloaded, filled, and returned through the applicant’s Dean of Law to the Nigerian Law School by the October 31 deadline.

Only eligible graduates can apply as NLS enforces strict October 31 deadline.
New Bar Part II session to commence February 2, 2026, across all Law School campuses. Photo: Getty
Source: UGC

Candidates seeking re-admission or clearance from referral cases are to apply through the designated “re-admission” section on the portal, attach their clearance or approval letters, and forward all required documents to the office of the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration at the headquarters before the same closing date.

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The statement made it clear that late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.

Applicants were also advised to keep their unique application numbers safe as they will be required to access admission status and other related updates.

This development sets the tone for the next academic calendar of the Nigerian Law School, regarded as the final stage of training for aspiring lawyers in the country.

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